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succulents stapelia

succulents stapelia Stapelia leendertziae cristata

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succulents stapelia Stapelia leendertziae cristataStapelia leendertziae cristata is a rare and striking crested succulent admired for its sculptural, fan shaped, water storing stems and dramatic, exotic flowers. As a crested form of Stapelia leendertziae, it is especially sought after by collectors due to its unusual growth pattern and bold architectural appearance. Its rarity, unique texture, and fascinating blooms make it a standout specimen in succulent and oddity collections. Native to South

Stapelia leendertziae cristata is a rare and striking crested succulent admired for its sculptural, fan-shaped, water storing stems and dramatic, exotic flowers. As a crested form of Stapelia leendertziae, it is especially sought after by collectors due to its unusual growth pattern and bold architectural appearance. Its rarity, unique texture, and fascinating blooms make it a standout specimen in succulent and oddity collections. 

Native to South Africa, the defining feature of Stapelia leendertziae cristata is its crested growth form, where stems fuse into wavy, fan-like ridges instead of growing upright. The fleshy stems are ribbed, gray-green to bluish-green, and covered with small, soft teeth along the edges. This crested structure gives the plant a dramatic, coral-like or sculptural appearance, making it highly ornamental even when not in bloom. 

This crested succulent remains moderate in size, typically grows up to 12 inches tall, and spreads up to 18 inches depending on growing conditions.

Its compact yet bold form makes it ideal for container growing, display pots, and specialty succulent arrangements.

One of the most remarkable traits of this species is its large, bell-shaped flowers, which are deep maroon to nearly black with a velvety texture.

The blooms appear in summer to early fall and are known for emitting a strong odor resembling decaying organic matter, which helps attract pollinating flies in nature.

When it comes to care, the Stapelia leendertziae cristata is drought-tolerant and prefers infrequent watering, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering should be avoided, as it can lead to root rot. A well-drained succulent soil mix, with added grit or perlite is essential. During the active growing season in spring, a light application of diluted NPK fertilizer once a year can support healthy growth

Indoors, this plant thrives in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight, as intense direct sun can scorch the stems. Ideal indoor temperatures range between 65-85°F. 

Outdoors, it performs best in bright shade to partial sun and is suitable for USDA zones 10–11, where frost is minimal.

In cooler climates, it should be grown in containers and protected from cold temperatures below 50°F. 

The Bottom Line

Overall, the Stapelia leendertziae cristata is a rare, visually captivating succulent that appeals to collectors seeking something truly distinctive. Its crested form, bold structure, and dramatic dark flowers make it an exceptional focal point in succulent displays. With proper drainage, bright light, and careful watering, this unusual plant rewards growers with long-lasting beauty and an unmistakable presence. 

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★★★★★ 4
Great for chewing but very sharp and mangled in a few days
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I thought this was a fantastic idea having baking soda added for fresh clean teeth while enjoying a new toy. I wanted to review 2 main things about this. First, if my dog enjoyed this toy. That answer would be yes absolutely! She is chewing it as I’m writing this right now. She can spend a good amount of time chewing away on this and it keeps her busy without having to use a rawhide treat which we only try to use if we re going to be gone for longer then 4 hours. The kids love playing fetch with her and she stays engaged the whole time. It is very heavy and when being thrown can become a weapon so I always supervise! Last, the durability of the toy. So it is durable but not completely. As you can see the toy got very sharp where she has been chewing it and I’ve even noticed a little blood on it which means it’s cutting her gums. It wasn’t a large enough amount for me to take it away. It is still almost the exact same size but maybe after a month I will re edit this for more accurate on durability since it’s only been about a week that she has gotten it. Overall, I would recommend this toy it’s a great price and keeps her attention a lot more then other toys I spent twice the amount of money on!
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★★★★★ 3
Too Hard
Color: Blue T-Bone, Size: 1 Count
I have a pit puppy, 20 lbs, who loves to chew. She's huge for her age, and I wanted to get her a new toy. I bought two different toys, hoping she would like one. The other toy was a hit, they both jumped at it and were excited about it, probably because it had rawhide rings that went with it. This one was immediately thrown to the side, even though my pit loves to chew on non edible toys. I think this one was just too hard, because both her, and my Chihuahua-Jack Russell, weren't interested. It didn't have any smell to attract them, which is why I bought it, because they love peanut butter stuff. I'm not going to go as far as to lick it and taste it... I'm pretty sure it won't taste like peanut butter, either. I feel so bad for my little pittie, she's just sitting here with a sad look on her face because my other dog stole the fun chew toy. I've immediately ordered another of one of those so they both have one, but I've just money wasted on this one. It's probably better they don't like it, I'd be worried about them breaking their teeth. I know it's supposed to be for power chewers, but it has no give whatsoever, just extremely hard, shiny plastic. It's useless, unless you're planning on filing it into a point and making a prison shank. Maybe you can leave it in front of the fridge for your SO to step on in the middle of the night when he goes to steal your almond milk. I'll figure out some way to use it. I did dip it into my boyfriend's peanut butter jar to let my puppy lick it, but I can do that with a spoon. I wanted her to feel like she got something, maybe my other dog will let her have a turn with the fun toy after awhile. That's the only reason I gave it 3 stars. You can dip it in peanut butter and I was being generous.
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★★★★★ 5
Can become brittle with sharp edges with use.
Color: Blue T-Bone, Size: 1 Count
Our little dog loved chewing this, however after chewing the toy became jagged and brittle with sharp edges that cut into her upper lip which took about 2 weeks to heal. Unfortunately the return window had closed.
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My dog loves these!! Great busy bone! And they can hold it with her paws really well. It does kill your foot if you step on it barefoot in the middle of the night. This is a picture of the bone after 7months.
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Color: Blue T-Bone, Size: 1 Count, Color: Blue T-Bone, Size: 1 Count
My dog loves her Nubbies! My Dog chews her Nubbie every morning after she has her breakfast. She sometimes wants my husband or I to hold it for her while she chews on it. I think it is really good for her teeth and gums. These last a few months for our dog who chews it every morning. After a few months the edges get a little rough from all the chewing so I throw it out and replace with a new one. These are very reasonably priced, so I always have a fresh one ready to go. She gets very excited when we get a new one out of the package..
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