Orbea schweinfurthii
Also Known As
- Stapelia variegata 'Pagoda'
- Starfish Cactus
- Toad Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Orbea schweinfurthii plant details
Orbea schweinfurthii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Orbea schweinfurthii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Orbea schweinfurthii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Stapelia variegata pagoda. succulent irregular stems, fleshy and jagged, produce unusual yellowish brown star shaped flowers. A very unusual plant which requires very little care. jagged fleshy stems star-shaped yellowish brown flowers unusual growth habit easy care great houseplant.
Gardening facts about Orbea schweinfurthii plant
How to Grow Orbea schweinfurthii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- chocolate
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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aka Stapelia variegata, Stisseria variegata, Starfish Cactus, Starfish Flower, Starfish Plant, Toad Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Caralluma schweinfurthii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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