Orbea gilbertii

A stapeliad of the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands, recorded at 1,600 to 2,500 m. It grows from clumping, toothed stems on rocky ground, usually sheltered by shrubs. It expects warm days, cool nights, rain from about June to September and a dry spell from November to March.

At home, aim for

Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Like related highland Orbea, it is presumed to grow on stony slopes and rock outcrops in dry bushland, rooting among stones and in the partial shade of shrubs.

Recorded at 1,600 to 2,500 m, median 2,285 m, from 6 records.

EthiopiaEritrea

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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