Indoor, bright light with some direct morning sun; afternoon shade in summer
Carrion Flower
A soft-stemmed succulent, 20 cm, in a designer pot, grown for its large star-shaped flowers, which smell strongly to draw flies. It likes bright light with some morning sun and little water.
AED 109each, 20 cm, Designer Pot
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Height:
Pot:
Quantity
- Carrion Flower, 20 cm, Designer Pot × 1
- AED 109
- Total
- AED 109
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- Light
- Bright light with some direct morning sun; afternoon shade in summer
- Water
- Every 10–14 days in summer once the soil is fully dry; every 3–4 weeks in winter
- Pets
- Pet safe
- Size
- 20 cm
- Where
- Indoor
Why people love it
- Huge star-shaped flowers are unusual on a soft-stemmed succulent.
- Needs little water and likes sunny windows.
- Compact stems suit a small pot.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA has no entry, though it lists related Stapelia species as non-toxic.
- The flowers smell like rotting meat, which is part of its nature.
- Waterlogged soil rots the stems quickly.
About this plant
Carrion Flower (Stapelia gigantea) is a succulent native to southern Africa. It forms clumps of soft, upright, four-angled green stems, and in warm months it produces enormous star-shaped flowers, often 25 cm or more across, in pale yellow with fine red lines and hairy edges. True to its name, the flowers have a scent that attracts flies for pollination, so many people keep it on a balcony when it blooms.
It handles Dubai heat and dry air well and needs little water. It prefers bright light with some morning sun; harsh afternoon sun in summer can turn the stems red or purple, a sign of stress. Overwatering causes rot, especially in winter.
It works on sunny windowsills, balconies, terraces and in collections of unusual succulents. We offer it at about 20 cm in a designer pot.
- Sizes
- 20 cm
- Light
- Bright light with some direct morning sun; afternoon shade in summer
- Water
- Every 10–14 days in summer once the soil is fully dry; every 3–4 weeks in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database under Stapelia gigantea (checked under Carrion Flower and Stapelia gigantea; the ASPCA lists the related Stapelia hirsuta and Stapelia variegata as non-toxic).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Carrion Flower? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Carrion Flower healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright light with some direct morning sun; afternoon shade in summer. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 10–14 days in summer once the soil is fully dry; every 3–4 weeks in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: gritty cactus and succulent mix with sand or pumice. Feeding: diluted cactus feed once a month in spring and summer. Common mistake: keeping it indoors in full bloom without expecting the smell, which is strong for a day or two. Where it works: sunny windowsills, balconies, terraces and succulent collections.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database under Stapelia gigantea (checked under Carrion Flower and Stapelia gigantea; the ASPCA lists the related Stapelia hirsuta and Stapelia variegata as non-toxic). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Carrion Flower FAQs
Do Carrion Flower blooms really smell?
Yes. The flowers have a strong scent that attracts flies, usually for a day or two per bloom.
How often should I water it?
Only when the soil is fully dry, about every 10–14 days in summer and every 3–4 weeks in winter.
Is it toxic to pets?
Stapelia gigantea is not listed by the ASPCA; related Stapelia species are listed as non-toxic. Check with your vet if unsure.
When does it flower in Dubai?
Mostly in the warmer months, from late spring to autumn, on mature plants.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.