star flower
Also known as: aasblom; starfish cactus; toad cactus; carrion flower; variegated stapelia
O. variegata is a cactus-like perennial with erect angled stems to 10cm in height, bearing up to 5 star-shaped whitish flowers 5-8cm across, heavily spotted with deep reddish-purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- star flower (Orbea variegata)
- Genus
- Orbea
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of star flower
Distribution map
Southern Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of star flower
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star flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring or by cuttings of stem sections after flowering
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light, with low humidity. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. Keep almost dry in the winter but water sparingly occasionally to prevent wrinkling
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by mealybugs
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