Orbea Semota v Lutea
Add a touch of the exotic and bizarre to your succulent collection with Orbea semota var. lutea, a captivating succulent known for its unique starfish-shaped flowers and intriguing growth habit. This fascinating plant, native to South Africa, is sure to spark conversation and capture attention with its unusual blooms and intriguing form.
Features:
Starfish Flowers: Orbea semota var. lutea produces large, star-shaped flowers that are typically a vibrant yellow color. These unique blooms often have intricate patterns and textures, adding to their visual appeal.
Unusual Scent: While the flowers are visually stunning, they emit a distinctive odor that resembles carrion. This unusual scent is designed to attract pollinators like flies in its natural habitat.
Sprawling Growth: This succulent has a sprawling, mat-forming growth habit, with fleshy, toothed stems that can reach up to 4 inches tall.
Easy Care: Orbea semota var. lutea is relatively easy to care for, thriving in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of neglect.
Care Tips:
Light: Provide bright, indirect light or partial shade.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is highly drought-tolerant.
Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Add a touch of the exotic and bizarre to your succulent collection with Orbea semota var. lutea, a captivating succulent known for its unique starfish-shaped flowers and intriguing growth habit. This fascinating plant, native to South Africa, is sure to spark conversation and capture attention with its unusual blooms and intriguing form.
Features:
Starfish Flowers: Orbea semota var. lutea produces large, star-shaped flowers that are typically a vibrant yellow color. These unique blooms often have intricate patterns and textures, adding to their visual appeal.
Unusual Scent: While the flowers are visually stunning, they emit a distinctive odor that resembles carrion. This unusual scent is designed to attract pollinators like flies in its natural habitat.
Sprawling Growth: This succulent has a sprawling, mat-forming growth habit, with fleshy, toothed stems that can reach up to 4 inches tall.
Easy Care: Orbea semota var. lutea is relatively easy to care for, thriving in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of neglect.
Care Tips:
Light: Provide bright, indirect light or partial shade.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is highly drought-tolerant.
Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Add a touch of the exotic and bizarre to your succulent collection with Orbea semota var. lutea, a captivating succulent known for its unique starfish-shaped flowers and intriguing growth habit. This fascinating plant, native to South Africa, is sure to spark conversation and capture attention with its unusual blooms and intriguing form.
Features:
Starfish Flowers: Orbea semota var. lutea produces large, star-shaped flowers that are typically a vibrant yellow color. These unique blooms often have intricate patterns and textures, adding to their visual appeal.
Unusual Scent: While the flowers are visually stunning, they emit a distinctive odor that resembles carrion. This unusual scent is designed to attract pollinators like flies in its natural habitat.
Sprawling Growth: This succulent has a sprawling, mat-forming growth habit, with fleshy, toothed stems that can reach up to 4 inches tall.
Easy Care: Orbea semota var. lutea is relatively easy to care for, thriving in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand periods of neglect.
Care Tips:
Light: Provide bright, indirect light or partial shade.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. It is highly drought-tolerant.
Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
