Family: Apocynaceae
(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh) Species: nilotica varsimplex Cultivar: denticulata Synonym:Ceropegia brownii Synonym:Ceropegia denticulata var. brownii Synonym:Ceropegia nilotica var. simplex
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsVines and Climbers Cactus and Succulents Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Light ShadeFoliage SmoothUnknown Foliage Color UnknownHeight UnknownSpacing UnknownHardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger UnknownBloom Color Pale GreenDark Purple/Black Maroon/Burgundy Bloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |