Orbea semitubiflora(L.E.Newton ) Bruyns
Angolluma semitubiflora , Ceropegia semitubiflora , Pachycymbium semitubiflorum
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : CeropegieaeSubtribe : StapeliinaeGenus : Orbea
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Orbea semitubiflorais aboriginal toTanzania(Arusha Province ) .
Orbea semitubiflorais a beautifulsucculentthat forms a clustering of grayish - green stem with unique imperial markings . The stems are erect , spreading , or recumbent , value up to 3.6 column inch ( 9 cm ) long . They are 4 - slant to rounded and have prominent conical to subulate tubercle that can grow up to 0.6 in ( 1.5 cm ) long .
The flowers are superstar - shaped with five obscure red - wine lobe and a xanthous corona . They can reach up to 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) in diameter and appear from summer to come down near the wind of the branches .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° hundred ) .
Several species are clean well-to-do to grow . Others , often those with slightly haired root word and the more unusual flowers , are more challenging and require heedful lacrimation ( with some plant food ) during the growing time of year and complete water withdrawal during the wintertime months . A minimum winter temperature of 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) is acceptable , leave plants are kept ironic . A heated growing bench or incubator may aid soft plants get through the colder months . However , many specie live under shrubs in their habitat and favor light shadowiness rather than full sun .
A spirited compost is essential , and Lucius Clay pots are advisable for the more soft species . Some growers favor mineral - only compost to minimise the fortune of a fungal tone-beginning on the roots . A layer of gumption on the surface of the compost forbid moisture from accumulating around the bag of the stems .
Photo byRiaan Chambers
KeepingStapelias and their roots loose of cuss such asmealybugsis the real key to succeeder , as fungous attack often leave from damage to stems by an insect .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Stapelia .
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