Blumenbachia Species, Stinging Golf Ball Plant

I also found it difficult to germinate (4 out of 10) but easy then to grow on. I germinated using bottom heat in a gritty compost with so...Read Moreme added perlite and until then got zero. Beautiful though. Like an annual rare orchid.

Germination was 'tricky' only 2/10 germinated but the results were well worth it! the flowers are extremely attractive although every sin...Read Moregle part of the plant has poisonous stinging hairs upon it. No fertilizer required. The temptation to feel 'how' powerful the sting is is quite overwhelming, it's not that bad, a wasp is worse! A curious plant and flowers for a long time. I found it likes rock beds best but keep your kids away, it may be beautiful but although small does hurt.

Pure white petals form a star, prominent raised centre banded with bright yellow and red. Green feathery foliage is covered in long silky...Read More hairs which sting. Produces seed pods up to the size of golf balls. Easy to grow & flowers first year.