r/StapeliaHuerniaOrbea

I didn’t realise Bonide granules basically turn to clay. Now I’m dealing with root rot and nasty muddy soil but I’m also still dealing with a small mealy resurgence. I treated all 70+ of my staps 2 months ago but some need retreated and now I feel like they ALL need repotted in case the soil gets bogged down by that clay. I also like treating new staps preventatively, as I’ve been burned by using the isolate-only strategy. So I need something different. I’ve used insecticidal soap and alcohol before but the bonide is the most reliable I’ve found. I’d like to use a liquid systemic but I’ve read you have to be super careful using it with succulents and sensitive plants.

Not too stinky outside. It loves it out here. I guess the flies do too, the pollinators.

Flower about to reveal itself.

I got my first Edithcolea grandis bloom today! I’ve read from others that the smell is atrocious but I honestly don’t mind it. It just sort of smells earthy to me, like the forest floor. Maybe the smell will change as the flower gets older.

I have no idea what kind of stapelia this is. Succulents are fairly new to me. When I noticed the big flower forming a few days ago, it was more plump. Now it looks like this. I have her outside but its been super hot where I am. 105F heat index. Does it look like it's failing? I'm worried I may have let it dry out for too long in this heat. idk. Does my plant look ok?