Orbea variegata (Toad Catcus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Orbea |
| Species | variegata |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 2 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 - 40 |
| Height | 10cm |
| Spread | 3-15cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dozens of long, yellow-green stems with jagged edges growing outward. |
| Cultivation | Moist soil with bright, constant sunlight with occasional watering. |
| Pests | Mealybugs may be a problem. |
| Leaf Description | Five petals around a bowl-like ovary with a small inner flower. Pale-green with dark brown spots all over, the petals growing upward. |
| Texture Description | Rough on the stems, smooth on the flower. |
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