Caralluma sprengeri syn. Orbea sprengeri
Star Fish Plant
he flowers of Caralluma Sprengeri are five-lobed, usually somewhat more funnel- or bell-shaped than in the closely related genus Stapelia, and often striped vividly in contrasting colours or tones. The four-angled stems can reach over 25 cm. Sporting a starfish-like flower and cylindrical fruits, blotched and dotted purple, up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) long.
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Partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Star Fish Plant
Latin name
Caralluma sprengeri syn. Orbea sprengeri
type
Succulent
family
Apocynaceae
ph
5.5 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.75 M
0.25 M
Caralluma sprengeri syn. Orbea sprengeri
he flowers of Caralluma Sprengeri are five-lobed, usually somewhat more funnel- or bell-shaped than in the closely related genus Stapelia, and often striped vividly in contrasting colours or tones. The four-angled stems can reach over 25 cm. Sporting a starfish-like flower and cylindrical fruits, blotched and dotted purple, up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) long.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
A gritty compost is essential, and clay pots are advisable for the more delicate species. Some growers prefer a mineral-only compost to minimize the chance of fungal attack on the roots. A layer of grit on the surface of the compost prevents moisture from accumulating around the base of the stems. A minimum winter temperature of 10°C (50°CF) is acceptable, providing that plants are kept absolutely dry. A heated growing bench or incubator may help delicate plants to get through the colder months.
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Katalist
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