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    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

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    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    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

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    Orbea namaquensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Orbea namaquensis close-up, form by Stan Shebs
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    Orbea variegata

    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
    Photo of Orbea variegata by Cactus Jungle
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    Orbea schweinfurthii

    aka Caralluma schweinfurthii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Orbea schweinfurthii flower by Paradise Found Nursery
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