Orbea x 'Berlinensis' *Black Flowers* Caudiciform Don't overwater as it can

Don't overwater as it can rot if the soil stays wet

In good light the color is a deep blood red mixed with orange highlights

This appears to be a new species but is similar to S

The spines are tricolored

Dioscorea hemicrypta Family: Dioscoreaceae

Orbea x 'Berlinensis' *Black Flowers* Caudiciform Don't overwater as it canOrbea x 'Berlinensis' An unusual hybrid Stapeliad with big dark purple to black flowers. This is one of the species with a flower that has a fetid smell, but it isn't overpowering. You probably won't notice it unless you are a few feet away or less. 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