Orange Starfish Succulent Cutting | Orbea Schweinfurthii
Rare. Spiky. Starry. Slightly suspicious-looking.
Like a starfish and a cactus had a weird little alien baby.
Orbea schweinfurthii is not your average houseplant. This African succulent flaunts wild, sprawling stems and bizarrely beautiful star-shaped blooms that look like they were designed by a sci-fi illustrator. Perfect for plant freaks, collectors, and anyone who enjoys a bit of botanical chaos.
Why You Want This Plant:
Rare AF
Deep maroon/purple mottled blooms with yellow centers
Sprawling tentacle-like growth = statement piece
Drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect
Will make guests say “WTF is that?” (in a good way)
Care Tips from Farmer Finnie:
☀️ Bright light, but not frying-pan sun
💧 Let soil dry out completely between waterings
🪴 Loves a gritty, fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
🌱 Can be propagated from cuttings if you're into multiplying the madness
Botanical Details:
Origin: Eastern Africa
Growth: Sprawling, mat-forming
Bloom Season: Late summer/fall
Smell: Slightly funky—flies love it (but it won’t attract rats, promise)
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets if chewed (don’t let your dog snack on it)
The Bottom Line:
This plant is weird, rare, and spectacular—and if you’re even thinking about buying it, you’re already our kind of people.
Rare. Spiky. Starry. Slightly suspicious-looking.
Like a starfish and a cactus had a weird little alien baby.
Orbea schweinfurthii is not your average houseplant. This African succulent flaunts wild, sprawling stems and bizarrely beautiful star-shaped blooms that look like they were designed by a sci-fi illustrator. Perfect for plant freaks, collectors, and anyone who enjoys a bit of botanical chaos.
Why You Want This Plant:
Rare AF
Deep maroon/purple mottled blooms with yellow centers
Sprawling tentacle-like growth = statement piece
Drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect
Will make guests say “WTF is that?” (in a good way)
Care Tips from Farmer Finnie:
☀️ Bright light, but not frying-pan sun
💧 Let soil dry out completely between waterings
🪴 Loves a gritty, fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
🌱 Can be propagated from cuttings if you're into multiplying the madness
Botanical Details:
Origin: Eastern Africa
Growth: Sprawling, mat-forming
Bloom Season: Late summer/fall
Smell: Slightly funky—flies love it (but it won’t attract rats, promise)
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets if chewed (don’t let your dog snack on it)
The Bottom Line:
This plant is weird, rare, and spectacular—and if you’re even thinking about buying it, you’re already our kind of people.
Rare. Spiky. Starry. Slightly suspicious-looking.
Like a starfish and a cactus had a weird little alien baby.
Orbea schweinfurthii is not your average houseplant. This African succulent flaunts wild, sprawling stems and bizarrely beautiful star-shaped blooms that look like they were designed by a sci-fi illustrator. Perfect for plant freaks, collectors, and anyone who enjoys a bit of botanical chaos.
Why You Want This Plant:
Rare AF
Deep maroon/purple mottled blooms with yellow centers
Sprawling tentacle-like growth = statement piece
Drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect
Will make guests say “WTF is that?” (in a good way)
Care Tips from Farmer Finnie:
☀️ Bright light, but not frying-pan sun
💧 Let soil dry out completely between waterings
🪴 Loves a gritty, fast-draining cactus/succulent mix
🌱 Can be propagated from cuttings if you're into multiplying the madness
Botanical Details:
Origin: Eastern Africa
Growth: Sprawling, mat-forming
Bloom Season: Late summer/fall
Smell: Slightly funky—flies love it (but it won’t attract rats, promise)
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets if chewed (don’t let your dog snack on it)
The Bottom Line:
This plant is weird, rare, and spectacular—and if you’re even thinking about buying it, you’re already our kind of people.