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    • Photo of Orbea schweinfurthii flower by Paradise Found Nursery

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    Orbea schweinfurthii

    Also Known As

    • Caralluma schweinfurthii

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Orbea schweinfurthii plant details

    Orbea schweinfurthii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - 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 and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Orbea schweinfurthii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An interesting asclepiad with mottled skin and delicate, orange little flowers that are suprisingly sweeter scented than the usual carrion flavor of the other asclepiads!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Orbea schweinfurthii plant

    How to Grow Orbea schweinfurthii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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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