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Stapelia schinzii is a rarely seen (at least it is in the United Kingdom)  clump forming succulent plant grown for its impressively large, ornamental flowers. Native to Namibia, Southwest Africa the roughly star-shaped blooms open to show the largest of all native Stapelia blooms at an impressive 20 cm in diameter! Un the UK the flowering period will be around September Its native habitat is found between 800-2000 meters above sea level yet unlike the majority of cacti tends to be found growing in the shade of other plants. Once established Stapelia shinzii can form a lax clump of approximately 100 cm in diameter. It is difficult to find a specimen to purchase but sometimes propagation material can be found online. Stems should be allowed to callous off for a few days before planting into a good quality, compost. Avoid free draining or specialist cacti composts as these will keep the root system too dry. water regularly over the summer but never leave the compost waterlogged or complet

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape returned to the country yesterday afternoon-(Wednesday 5th October 2022) following his three weeks official visit oversea.  Mr Marape told reporters upon his arrival that almost a month-long visit has been hectic but fruitful.  They were able to make contacts at the highest level with leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and the United States of America.  Marape says the four nations are big economies with huge GDP’s and we are having high-level discussions based on our long-time bilateral relationship. ”Our meetings and discussions consolidate the relationship and this time our discussions are geared towards us ramping up our production and them receiving whatever we produce. ”The onus is now on us as government to put our money where the mouth is, and to put programs to action to increase production of cocoa, oil palm, coffee and fisheries and not just Gold, Copper and Gas,” said Marape.    NBC News / PNG Today Next :   PNG PM M