Orbea nardii *Rarely seen Stapeliad* Crassulaceae dasylirioides and A

dasylirioides and A

It will regrow them after winter dormancy is over

It produces elongated leaves on stiff vines from a caudex

One of my personal favorite genera of cacti

An attractive Stapeliad with dark red flowers

Orbea nardii *Rarely seen Stapeliad* Crassulaceae dasylirioides and AOrbea nardii A rare relatively newly discovered (2008) stapeliad species from Oman. The stems are gray green to blue green with pointed projections and small spider like flowers. The flowers vary from dark red to greenish red depending on the individual plant. The petals are hairy near the base. 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