Orbea x 'Berlinensis' *Black Flowers* Caudiciform Overwatering is the biggest risk

Overwatering is the biggest risk in growing these plants

Orbea verrucosa An attractive Stapeliad with big yellow and red mottled flowers (around 3" diameter

In good light the color is a deep blood red mixed with orange highlights

Leaves stay black in high light but will turn greenish in lower light

This appears to be a new species but is similar to S

Orbea x 'Berlinensis' *Black Flowers* Caudiciform Overwatering is the biggest riskOrbea x 'Berlinensis' An unusual hybrid Stapeliad with big dark purple to black flowers. This is one of the species with a flower that has a fetid smell, but it isn't overpowering. You probably won't notice it unless you are a few feet away or less. 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