These plants look so much like a starfish that you’ll be hard-pressed to tell them apart!
Starfish plants resemble both the twinkling wonders in the sky and the fishes that have often sparked the interest of divers in the sea!
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Plants That Look Like Starfish
1. Starfish Plant
Botanical Name: Stapelia
The Starfish Plant stands out with its distinctive star-like flowers. As a succulent, the plant thrives well in drought-like conditions, making it perfect for forgetful gardeners!
2. Carrion Flower
Botanical Name: Orbea variegata
This comes with a spotted twist! Just look at those red speckles on its yellow surface! It’s an easy-to-care-for plant, ideal for those seeking low-maintenance gardening options.
3. Starfish Sansevieria
Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica ‘Boncel’
This variant has cylindrical leaves that spread outward, mimicking the shape of a starfish. It is visually appealing and makes for a great shelf plant!
4. Starfish Aloe
Botanical Name: Haworthia cymbiformis
This one looks like a starfish that came straight from the depths of an ocean and planted itself in a pot! The striking red-orange color makes it more realistic!
5. Star Jasmine
Botanical Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides
This evergreen climber grows highly fragrant, star-like white flowers. The 5-petal blossoms appear in late spring and early summer.
6. Pentas
Botanical Name: Pentas lanceolata
Also popular as star clusters, Pentas have vibrant flowers that bloom in clusters. Each typically has five petals, and also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
7. Starflower
Botanical Name: Ipheion uniflorum
A spring-blooming bulb with starry, six-petal flowers – they come in shades of blue, white, or pink. Each petal has a distinctive, starfish-like form.
8. Star Anise
Botanical Name: Illicium verum
Its seed pods look like mini star fishes in clusters! A common spice, you can also grow it as an ornamental plant.
9. Limifolia Haworthia
Botanical Name: Haworthiopsis limifolia
