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    Orbea namaquensis

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Orbea namaquensis plant details

    Orbea namaquensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and tan flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Orbea namaquensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and tan blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Orbea namaquensis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Orbea namaquensis plant

    How to Grow Orbea namaquensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy
      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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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