Orbea carnosa ssp. keithii Crassulaceae Stays small and compact

Stays small and compact

The color of this plant depends a lot on light

Flowers are most common and numerous in the late summer and fall but can bloom any time of year if happy

Plant color varies on light conditions with more light giving stronger purple color

Needs good light to maintain the best red color but protect from hot afternoon sun

Orbea carnosa ssp. keithii Crassulaceae Stays small and compactOrbea 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