Orbea decaisneana ssp. hesperidum [large]

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Orbea decaisneana ssp. hesperidum (now Ceropegia) (Jonkers): A fun stapeliad that grows as a cluster of silvery-grey and red spotted stems. It mostly grows low to the ground where it forms mats of the spiky stems. Throughout the mat, however, tall branches emerge here and there. The otherworldly blooms are near-black and shaped like fuzzy stars. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Silver

All Seasonal Colors

Red

Bloom Color

Red Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Low Growing / Creeping

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

Special Characteristic

Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

10

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