Orbea carnosa ssp. keithii Caudiciform An unusual miniature species from

An unusual miniature species from Madagascar with thick

If yours greens up just give it more light and it should color up again

especially as the plant matures

An interesting globular species of Echinocereus with prominent ribs and a prominent tap root

This is less common form with the yellow central spine sometimes seen in the species

Orbea carnosa ssp. keithii Caudiciform An unusual miniature species fromOrbea carnosa ssp. keithii Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). An uncommonly seen species with small bell shaped red and white flowers. 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 don't let the soil stay