About Ceropegia
Ceropegia belongs to Apocynaceae and is native across the tropical and subtropical Old World into northern Australia. Growth forms include trailers, twiners, upright herbs and succulents.
Types of Ceropegia
- Trailing
- C. woodii; heart-shaped leaves
- Twining
- C. sandersonii; parachute-shaped flowers
Growing Ceropegia
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- C. woodii: bright window; acclimatise gradually to stronger sun.
- Water
- C. woodii: compost dry → water thoroughly; less during winter rest.
- Roots
- C. woodii: cactus compost.
- C. sandersonii
- Bright, filtered light; moderate water during growth, dry during rest.
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Ceropegia morphology and distribution ↗
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Ceropegia woodii accepted name and synonym ↗
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Ceropegia cumingiana habitat and range ↗
- RHS — String of hearts cultivation ↗
- RHS — Ceropegia sandersonii ↗
- SANBI PlantZAfrica — Ceropegia pollination and growth forms ↗
- University of Wisconsin Extension — String of hearts ↗