Orbea taiticawas described byPeter Vincent Bruynsin 2002 in his Monograph of Orbea and Ballyanthus , ground on a plant life that Quentin Luke collected .
Orbea taiticaBruyns
Angolluma taitica , Ceropegia taitica
In cultivation, Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Photo by Bert Polling. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : CeropegieaeSubtribe : StapeliinaeGenus : Orbea
The specific epithet " taitica " ( pronounce " TAY - tee - ka " ) refers to theTaita Hills , the origin of this mintage .
Orbea taiticais native toKenya . It was discovered on Bura Mountain in the Taita Hills range west of the Nairobi - Mombasa road .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Orbea taitica , also known asAngolluma taitica , is a smallsucculentwith green bow mottled with drear green and empurpled - browned hues . The stems can be either erect orprocumbentand have conicaltuberclesarranged into four row along the length of the stem , with groove separating each row . The tubercles taper into acute , slightly flattened teeth .
In the crepuscule , Orbea taiticaproduces diminished , velvety efflorescence that are dark crimson to maroon in color and have fivelobes . The fruits are pairedfollicleswith purple - dark-brown run , resembling two horns . They contain brown seeds that are tightly packed and topped with recollective , blanched hairs .
Light : Orbea taiticathrives in full sun or fond tincture during the hot summer days . Too much sun get the stems to grow a protective pigmentation or get sunburned . Not enough illumination leads to weak , thin stems and few flowers . Indoors , place the plant near a gay window in your household .
In cultivation, Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Photo by Bert Polling. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : The right soil is all-important to growing a healthy plant . Use commercial-grade soil for succulents , or prepare your own mix with 50 to 70 % mineral grit , such as uncouth sand , pumice stone , or perlite .
Temperature : This plant life thrives in warm outside environs but does not wish winter dusty and should rest moderately dry and lovesome during its wintertime quiescence . Orbea taiticagrows practiced inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures range from 40 ° F to 50 ° F ( 4.4 ° C to 10 ° ascorbic acid ) .
lachrymation : It has distinctive watering needs for a succulent . During the acquire season , water your plant life soundly and allow the grime to dry before water again . The plant goes inactive in wintertime and involve almost no water supply , about once a calendar month .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
fecundate : To keep it fly high , fertilise during the growing time of year . fertilise with water - soluble plant food diluted to half the recommend strength .
Repotting : Orbea taiticawill benefit from sassy potting grunge every 2 or 3 years . Repot it in natural spring , just before the growing season start . Pick a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : The best room to broadcast this succulent is by stem cuttings . It is also well-situated to grow from seed . Take cutting during the growing season to ensure good rooting , and sow the seeds in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Stapelia .
Orbea taiticahas no toxic effects report . It is safe around pets and world .
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