{"product_id":"orbea-schweinfurthii-stapelia-starfish-flower-collection-no-57","title":"Orbea schweinfurthii Stapelia Starfish Flower – Collection No. 57","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrbea schweinfurthii\u003c\/em\u003e is a low-growing stapeliad with slender, mottled stems that spread across the surface of the pot. It produces small golden-orange, star-shaped flowers covered with fine reddish markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers have a mild scent compared with many larger Stapelia flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an established plant of \u003cem\u003eOrbea schweinfurthii\u003c\/em\u003e growing in a 66 mm pot. The plant photographs show the current stock. The flower photograph shows the mature bloom for identification and reference. Plants are not necessarily supplied in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis species is extremely shallow-rooted and is almost certain to come out of its pot during transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough your plant will be dispatched in a pot, please treat it as being sent effectively bare-rooted. Customers should expect the plant to arrive loose, outside the pot or with the potting mix disturbed. This can happen despite careful packing and does not mean the plant is unhealthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems are also brittle and may separate during transport. Please be prepared to repot the main plant and pot any healthy stems that detach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the plant onto a dry, free-draining succulent mix and gently press the shallow stems into position. Allow detached stems to dry and seal before potting them. Do not water immediately after repotting or planting detached pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the plant arrives crushed, soft, blackened or with extensive damage beyond normal movement and stem separation, please photograph it immediately and contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the mix has dried during active growth. Keep considerably drier during cold or dormant periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-growing. Protect from frost and prolonged cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, very free-draining succulent mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOrbea schweinfurthii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stapelia or Starfish Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-orange with fine reddish markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, five-pointed star\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmell rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, spreading and clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely shallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lodge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67771615248672,"sku":"S226","price":19.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/72cbe667-3dd2-4f54-9c3e-9bfcd053eff2.jpg?v=1792019419","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/orbea-schweinfurthii-stapelia-starfish-flower-collection-no-57","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}