Orbea semota ssp. orientalis Caudiciform The leaves and stems have

The leaves and stems have a strong fragrance when cut

but most are in the middle

Inflorescence red to orange with purple-blue flowers

Moderately cold hardy to 20F

Orbea semota ssp. orientalis Caudiciform The leaves and stems haveOrbea semota ssp. orientalis Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). An attractive Stapeliad with reddish brown flowers that have dangling fringe along the margins. People tend to shy away from Stapeliads because of their reputation for being rot prone, but actually they are simple to grow. Give lots of light, but protect from hot afternoon sun in summer. During the growing season they can be watered as much as any other succulent (i. e. regularly but