Carrion Flower
Orbea spp.
Also known as
Aasblom (Afr.), Bokhoring
Orbea variegata by German Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
10b-12b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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20cm | Max | 25cm |
5cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Carrion Flower Overview
Orbea is a genus that contains around 60 succulent species from the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family, native to Africa. They are leafless clump-forming perennials with fleshy, toothed stems and striking star- or open funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colours, and sometimes with contrasting spots or blotches and a pungent scent. They are popular in cultivation, commonly grown as glasshouse specimens or as houseplants. Perhaps the most well-known Orbea species is O. variegata, having been in cultivation the longest.
Common problems with Carrion Flower
How to propagate Carrion Flower
Cuttings
Stem segment cuttings can be taken in spring and summer.