🌿 Starfish Cactus
Orbea variegata (syn. Stapelia variegata)
A striking succulent with mottled, toothed stems and star-shaped yellow flowers patterned in purple-brown, resembling a starfish.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: South Africa
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light to full sun
💧 Water: Low; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
📏 Size: 6–8 in tall, spreading as a clump
🌸 Bloom Time: Summer to fall; large star-shaped blooms with mottled patterns
🪴 Houseplant Use: Excellent for sunny windowsills, succulent gardens, or unique collector’s pots
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Pot in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend mixed with sand or grit for sharp drainage and healthy roots