The Orbea Lutea is a succulent perennial plant with green (in full sun, mottled with purple), with 4 angles, up to 15 cm (6 inches) high and, in general, erect stems. The stems form prominent angles with sharp teeth.
The flowers are pale yellow to golden yellow produced in groups of inflorescences consisting of 6 to 24 flowers, usually carried at the base of the stems. The fruit is a spindle-shaped follicle, simple or matched, approximately 9 cm (3.5 inches) long.
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Scientific name - Orbea Lutea
Orbea lutea (NE Br.) Bruyns
Common names
Yellow carrion flower
Synonyms:
Caralluma lutea (basionym), Orbeopsis lutea, Orbea lutea subsp. lutea
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Tribe: Ceropegieae
Subtribe: Stapeliinae
Genus: Orbea
Plant Type: Succulent
Afrikaanse Naam: Aasblom
Position: Semi shade
Water Requirements: Water wise
Evergreen: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flowering Time: Summer
Origin
Native to South Africa (Cape Province, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Transvaal), Botswana, Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
How to grow and care
Several species are quite easy to grow. Others, often those with slightly hairy stems and the most unusual flowers, are more difficult and require careful watering (with some fertilizer) during the growing season and complete water extraction during the winter months. A minimum winter temperature of 10 ° C (50 ° F) is accepted, provided that the plants are kept absolutely dry.
A heated culture bench or incubator can help delicate plants spend the colder months. However, many species live under bushes in the habitat and prefer light shade instead of full sun.
A sandy compost is essential, and clay pots are recommended for the most delicate species. Some growers prefer a compost that contains only minerals to minimize the possibility of fungal attacks on the roots. A layer of sand on the surface of the compost prevents moisture from accumulating around the base of the stems.
Keeping Stapelia and its roots free of pests, such as mealy bugs, is the real key to success, since fungal attack often occurs as a result of insect stem damage.
Subspecies, Varieties, Forms, Cultivars and Hybrids.
Orbea lutea subsp. vague
