Duvalia elegans v. namaquanum

[Acid John]

Duvalias are interesting plants but all seem to look the same to me.

The scabby none flowering middle bits of the body will be composted after flowering.

[el48tel]

[Smel]

Hi John,
I only ever had one Duvalia and yes it looked the same, but I like all stapelia types, but not having much success with them, they tend to burn or rot, just can't get it right!!
See if I can find a picture, it's some years back....

Mel.

Duvalia elegans

[Acid John]

Very free draining compost and plenty of water during growth period.

[Smel]

Hi John,
Thanks, I think Herts_Mike said lots of sun, others suggest perhaps some shade, as they do grow low and under other vegitation...


Mel.

[ralphrmartin]

I too used to think Duvlias look all a bit the same, but had to change my mind when my Duvalia sulcata flowered:

[Smel]

Hi Ralph,
Yes that's a goodie! I like that one and it's quite different to others I've seen (not that I've see a lot, myself). Must try and get some more for next year and get a few going, with some shade and lots of water, 50% grit, etc. Would that be about right? I only have a small 6x7 Greenhouse and space it tight, it does get very hot in there, I think we touched 50c this year, and things may get hotter...

This Stapelia flavirostris dates back to 2016 and sorry to say I no longer have it.

Mel.

Stapelia flavirostris

[Acid John]

Mel, unless it actually cooks them high heat just switches them off for a while but one instance of freezing does it permanently.

[Smel]

Hi,
Ok next year I need to make a shady corner in the Greenhouse. I think Acidjohn is right they just sit there and do nothing, even when watered well. Herts_Mike I'm sure said lots of sun and water.... I got the idea he grows them in full sun, but I could be wrong.

Mel.