Light:

Full sun or partial sun (southern, eastern or western exposure) Grow as close to the window as possible.

Temperature:

As a potted plant, maintain indoor temperatures above 40°.

Humidity:

Watering:

When watering thoroughly saturate soil until a little water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing in clay pots is helpful as they like a dry soil environment. Grow dryer during the winter when temperatures are lower.

Fertilizer:

They are moderate feeders especially when grown under high light: 1/4 tsp./gallon of a balanced fertilizer once a week when they are actively growing is adequate. Stop feeding when not o growth.

Pruning:

Little pruning is needed except when plant are very old and have out grown their container. Pruning is done by cutting back the rhizomes or stems that run along the soil surface. Over grown plants can be cut hard with no harm.

Stapleia have few problems with insects. Mealy bugs occasionally bother them. If kept to wet rots of both the stems and roots can consume the plants.

Comments:

An easy and enduring plant, they grow rapidly during the summer months, which is also the time when they flower. Good light and a little dryness between watering are essential for success.