Orbea nardii *Rarely seen Stapeliad* Caudiciform Gymnocalycium horstii An attractive bright

Gymnocalycium horstii An attractive bright green Gymno that looks like an overstuffed pin cushion

so you don't have to worry about it stinking up your house (lots of Stapeliads smell like rotting meat)

The Japenese Sea Urchin cactus

The stems are green and lumpy

Orbea nardii *Rarely seen Stapeliad* Caudiciform Gymnocalycium horstii An attractive brightOrbea 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