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How to Grow Pseudolithos (and other Stapeliads) from Seed I Notes from a Boston Grower cover

How to Grow Pseudolithos (and other Stapeliads) from Seed I Notes from a Boston Grower

By @globular_kev

Learn how to grow Pseudolithos and other stapeliads from seed with a practical, proven approach. This guide covers substrate, sowing, germination, lighting, watering, fertilizing, and aftercare to help seedlings thrive from their first days through healthy growth.

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Stapeliads (refreshed) cover

Stapeliads (refreshed)

By John Pilbeam

Massive photo gallery and collector-grade notes. Essential reference energy.

Open resource

Stapeliads Of Southern Africa And Madagascar - 2 Volumes cover

Stapeliads Of Southern Africa And Madagascar - 2 Volumes

By Peter V Bruyns

Deep dive into stapeliads. Not beginner friendly.

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Sukkulenten lexikon 3 cover

Sukkulenten lexikon 3

By Urs Eggli

2002 hardcover, in German. Eagerly awaited by botanists and collectors; Volume 3 focuses on Asclepidaceae.

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Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Brachystelma R Br in India cover

Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Brachystelma R Br in India

By Prasad, K & P Venu

The members of the genus Brachystelma R. Br. exhibit narrow distribution ranges and many species found in India are narrow/point endemics.

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Ceropegia, Brachystelma and Riocreuxia in Southern Africa cover

Ceropegia, Brachystelma and Riocreuxia in Southern Africa

By Allen Ddyer, R.

An important botanical work, with illustrations by Auriol Batten, Rosemary Holcroft & others.

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Monograph on Brachystelma and Ceropegia in India

By Pullaiah, Thammineni; Karuppuswamy, Subbiah; Sri Rama Murthy, Kondragunta

This book provides data on all the species of the two genera Genera Brachystelma Sims and Ceropegia L. in India for their bioprospection and conservation.

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Websites

International Stapeliad Group

https://stapeliads.eu/

Stapeliad Journal, Plant Portraits & Literature

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International Asclepiad Society (disbanded)

https://www.asclepiad-international.com/index-2.html

Historic IAS archive with publications and old-school asclep knowledge.

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Llifle Encyclopedia

https://www.llifle.com/

Weird, niche, and surprisingly useful for quick references.

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World Flora Online

https://www.worldfloraonline.org/

Taxonomy checks when naming debates get spicy.

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