❗Please Read!❗ Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA due to state import laws. Any orders from these states will be canceled. My apologies for this inconvenience.💥 3.5" pot, Succulents, Succulent Name: Starfish Cactus Scientific Name: Orbea lepida Family: Asclepiadaceae💥 Product Description: Orbea lepida has fleshy, green stems that form small clumps or mats. The stems are typically 2-6 inches long and ¼-½ inch thick. The flowers are star-shaped and have a unique appearance with a greenish-yellow corolla covered in dark purple-brown spots and are about 1-1.5 inches wide. They emit a strong odor, often described as unpleasant, which attracts flies for pollination. It is commonly known as the Starfish Plant, Starfish Cactus, Toad Plant, Toad Cactus, and Carrion Plant due to its distinctive flower shape and odor.💥 Origination: Eastern Cape Region South Africa Historic Uses: Ornamental Height: 8”-12” Hardiness: USDA 9-11 Flower Color: greenish-yellow corolla covered in dark purple-brown spots Other Names: Starfish Plant, Toad Plant, Toad Cactus, Carrion Plant💥 Growing Instructions Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some direct sunlight. It can also grow in light shade. Use a gritty, well-drained soil. A commercial cactus or succulent mix works well. Mildly alkaline soil with a pH of 7.5 to 8.5. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Water regularly during the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering in the dormant season (fall and winter). It is very heat-resistant and can tolerate quite cold temperatures and light frost. Ideal temperatures are between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C). Use a balanced, diluted fertilizer. Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.💥 Ships in the 3.5” pots shown in the pictures. You will receive a plant that is very similar to the plants pictured however they may have grown some or depending on the time of year, they could be semi-dormant. Some plants will drop their leaves in winter - Crown of Thorns, Buddha Belly Jatropha, Etc. I have only grown plants in Florida and will send out anything I feel comfortable will grow here. It is up to you to know the conditions that these plants grow in the part of the country you reside. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it for you. Please contact me with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery of your plants. It is my commitment to provide you with a live, healthy plant. Please note that minor cosmetic damage, such as a few broken leaves or small stems, may occur during transit and is a common risk inherent in the shipping process. Again, we cannot guarantee that some leaves won’t be broken or fall off- It is normal to lose some depending on the variety (Sedum, Echeveria, Cotyledon, Graptopetalum, etc...). Many kinds of leaves will re-root and grow into a new plant. Some that do not are Cotyledon and Aeonium. After 24 hours, my job is done and it is up to you (The buyer) to know how to keep it alive. I will accept some returns, however, since a shipped plant cannot be returned in its original condition, I can only offer a 50% refund.💥 Heat packs are available for purchase with your item to use if cold weather is expected at the time of shipment. (Link to Heat Pack: ) Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. I will cancel any order I feel won't make it safely to its destination without freezing. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 I don't make any profit off of them because they are a necessary shipping item in winter.💥 Care Instructions are included with your order. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me for any extra advice you may require. We want you to be successful with our babies! If you have any questions about this item or others, please message me and I will gladly answer them.💥