Tromotriche revoluta var. trigridia
Tromotriche revoluta var. tigridia is a low, creeping succulent from South Africa with soft, angular stems and unusual flowers that almost don’t look real. The stems are four-sided, green to purplish depending on light, with low tubercles along the ridges. Over time, it forms a spreading mat that stays low to the ground.
Its most striking feature is the flower—fleshy and striped in deep red and yellow with a raised, textured center. The surface has a slightly glossy finish, giving the whole bloom a strange, wet look. Flowers appear at the base of the stems in late summer to fall, and like many stapeliads, they can have a faint carrion scent to attract fly pollinators.
This species prefers bright indirect light or filtered sun, and well-draining soil with protection from excess water. It’s a summer grower that appreciates airflow and careful watering.
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