Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Orbeopsis (orb-ee-OP-sis) (Info)
Species: melanantha (mel-an-ANTH-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Stapelia melanantha
Synonym:Caralluma melanantha
Synonym:Orbea melanantha
 16 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Succulent
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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