Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) - Image 4

Botanical name: Orbea sp.

Common names: Starfish Flower, Star Flower, Toad Cactus

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Tropical Africa, South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual color
Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) maroon flower close up with textured star shape and green buds
Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) maroon star shaped flower with textured skin and small green buds.


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