Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant
Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant

Orbea variegata is commonly known as Starfish Plant, Carrion Plant, or Starfish Cactus. It is native to South Africa and belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. The Stapelia Orbea variegata grows erect, branching above ground and forming clumps, reaching a height of 10 cm. The flower of this plant is starfish-shaped, greenish-yellow with brown patches or blotches. It flowers in late summer or autumn. The plant is mildly frost-hardy and grows at a fast pace when exposed to the right conditions. This summer-dormant plant needs light shade to full sun for impressive growth.

Growth Rate

The Starfish succulent is fast-growing.

Flowering

The Starfish plant flowers are starfish-like, greenish-yellow in color with brown patches, growing between late summer and autumn.

Watering

An essential aspect of Carrion plant care is that it does not require frequent watering. It is drought-tolerant and during the dormant season, depends on the water stored in the thick succulent stems.

Soil

Another aspect of Orbea variegata care is that the succulent requires excellent drainage. Ensure that the substrate is rich in nutrients and organic matter. It should be a sandy mix with potting soil and washed river sand.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of the Orbea variegata starfish plant is 9a to 11b. It is mildly frost-hardy.

Light

Stapelia Orbea variegata succulent needs light shade to full sun for the best growth.

Propagation

The ideal way of Orbea variegata propagation is through seeds and cuttings.

Orbea variegata is a non-toxic plant and is an interesting addition to your collection. Check it out now!

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Julyseptember
Botanical Name Stapelia orbea variegata
Common Name Starfish plant
Dormancy Winter
Family Apocynaceae
Flower Color White/yellow speckled with marroon
Growth Habit Trailing, hanging
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 4 inches
Native Area South africa
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade

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Stapelia orbea variegata star fish plant

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Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

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Orbea variegata is commonly known as Starfish Plant, Carrion Plant, or Starfish Cactus. It is native to South Africa and belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. The Stapelia Orbea variegata grows erect, branching above ground and forming clumps, reaching a height of 10 cm. The flower of this plant is starfish-shaped, greenish-yellow with brown patches or blotches. It flowers in late summer or autumn. The plant is mildly frost-hardy and grows at a fast pace when exposed to the right conditions. This summer-dormant plant needs light shade to full sun for impressive growth.

Growth Rate

The Starfish succulent is fast-growing.

Flowering

The Starfish plant flowers are starfish-like, greenish-yellow in color with brown patches, growing between late summer and autumn.

Watering

An essential aspect of Carrion plant care is that it does not require frequent watering. It is drought-tolerant and during the dormant season, depends on the water stored in the thick succulent stems.

Soil

Another aspect of Orbea variegata care is that the succulent requires excellent drainage. Ensure that the substrate is rich in nutrients and organic matter. It should be a sandy mix with potting soil and washed river sand.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone of the Orbea variegata starfish plant is 9a to 11b. It is mildly frost-hardy.

Light

Stapelia Orbea variegata succulent needs light shade to full sun for the best growth.

Propagation

The ideal way of Orbea variegata propagation is through seeds and cuttings.

Orbea variegata is a non-toxic plant and is an interesting addition to your collection. Check it out now!

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Julyseptember
Botanical Name Stapelia orbea variegata
Common Name Starfish plant
Dormancy Winter
Family Apocynaceae
Flower Color White/yellow speckled with marroon
Growth Habit Trailing, hanging
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 9b to 11b
Mature Size 4 inches
Native Area South africa
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Partial shade

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