Ceropegia Species, African Hats, Milkweed, Queen of the Namib
Ceropegiagordonii

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Species: gordonii (gor-DOH-nee-eye)

Synonym:Hoodia bainii

Synonym:Hoodia gordonii

Synonym:Hoodia husabensis

Synonym:Hoodia rosea

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
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

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting