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
You can learn how to post pictures here http://www.gardenstew.com/about4115.html Looking forward to seeing a picture of your mystery plant. By the way, welcome to GardenStew.
Hi littlejo, if you have difficulty posting the photo (it's pretty easy when you know how) you can email it to the email address at the bottom of the site and I'll post it up for you.
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 great looking flower. What about the smell? ZuZu said their quite stinky, did you find this true?
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
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