Product description

Name: Orbea semitubiflora

Scientific Name: Orbea semitubiflora

Family: Apocynaceae

Product Description:

Orbea semitubiflora is a tufted, perennial succulent native to Arusha Province, Tanzania, known for its striking star-shaped flowers and mottled stems. The stems are grayish-green with purple to brown markings, growing upright or spreading up to 3.5” long, and adorned with prominent conical tubercles. Its flowers bloom from summer to fall, featuring dark wine-red lobes and a yellowish corona, each about .5” in diameter, clustered near the tips of the branches.

Origination: Arusha Province, Tanzania

Historic Uses: Ornamental succulent for collectors and rock gardens

Height: Stems up to 3.6 inches (9 cm)

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10a–11b

Flower Color: Dark red-wine with yellow corona

Maturity: Blooms summer to fall

Other Names: Formerly known as Angolluma semitubiflora, Ceropegia semitubiflora, Pachycymbium semitubiflorum

Growing Instructions:

Orbea semitubiflora prefers light shade and gritty, well-draining soil. Water carefully during the growing season and keep completely dry in winter. A minimum temperature of 50°F (10°C) is ideal during dormancy. Use clay pots and consider a mineral-only compost to reduce fungal risk. Avoid overwatering and protect from pests like mealybugs, which can damage stems and lead to rot.

Ships in 3.5" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰 

Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!

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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.

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