Orbea nardii *Rarely seen Stapeliad* Crassulaceae The petioles (leaf stalks) of

The petioles (leaf stalks) of each leaf turn into spines when the leaf dies

Adromischus marianae ssp

clumping Gymnocalycium from Argentina with a green to purple brown body with beige flowers

Cool and wet or low light and wet are what rot this and all other Stapeliads

It produces elongated leaves on stiff vines from a caudex

Orbea nardii *Rarely seen Stapeliad* Crassulaceae The petioles (leaf stalks) ofOrbea nardii A rare relatively newly discovered (2008) stapeliad species from Oman. The stems are gray green to blue green with pointed projections and small spider like flowers. The flowers vary from dark red to greenish red depending on the individual plant. The petals are hairy near the base. 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