Orbea ciliata
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A mat-forming succulent to 5cm tall, with erect, 4-angled, toothed stems, the tips tinged red. In summer it bears solitary, pale yellow, star-shaped flowers; these emit an umpleasant smell to attract pollinating flies
Scientific classification
- Species
- Orbea ciliata (Orbea ciliata)
- Genus
- Orbea
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Orbea ciliata
Distribution map
South Africa (Northern Cape, Eastern Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Orbea ciliata
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Orbea ciliata care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 18-24°C in spring. Take stem segment cuttings in spring and summer
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in standard cactus compost, topdressed with grit. Provide low humidity, with bright filtered light in summer, full light in winter. From spring until early autumn water moderately, applying a low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-5 weeks. Keep dry at other times, but water sparingly on warm winter days to prevent shrivelling
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to stem rot if overwatered
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and root mealybugs
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