Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower)

Orbea sp. (Starfish Flower) deep maroon flower close up on thick succulent green stem
Orbea decaisneana

Botanical name: Orbea sp.

Common names: Starfish Flower, Star Flower, Toad Cactus

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Tropical Africa, South Africa

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual color

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