anyone know what this is? Cactus-like with pods

I dont know how to post a pic here but I will try my best to discribe it. I think it is a catcus and it is a house plant. it has a pod type thing that just appeared in the past few days that is shaped sorta like the blooms on a lantern plant. if anyone wants to see the pic, please email me and I would be glad to send it. I really want to know what it is. thanks

 

Welcome littlejo.

Your plant is one of the species of Stapelia, often called "Carrion Flower",
because the flowers - tho' quite exotic looking - are quite stinky,
as the plant relies on flies for pollination.

Click here for more info.

 

wow! thanks that was fast!!!!!!!!
I wonder how long it will take to bloom! cant wait to see it. thanks again for telling me what it is.
will try to post a pic when it blooms.

 

Wow, what a fascinating cactus! The flower is rather exotic looking. It almost looks textured.

 

wow what a great looking flower. What about the smell? ZuZu said their quite stinky, did you find this true?

 

Wow, that's impressive! Now I'm kind of glad we don't have scratch'n'smell.

 

I cant smell due to a stroke but my hubby says it smells like rotting flesh!
but it sure is pretty and its still blooming!

 

Stinky flower

Hey my stinky flower is in bud right now.
It does stink put it is very odd.
I was told it was a Cereus?

whatever I let it upstairs not to scare anyone..
LOL

 

Nice plant.

I've wanted one of these for a while but the closest I have is an orbea variegata.

 

stinky plant

If it makes you happy, I can send you a cutting of mine .
PM me your address and I will do that this week before it is winter here.



Always a willing helper. Barb