Ceropegia Species
Ceropegiapubescens

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Species: pubescens (pew-BES-senz)

Synonym:Ceropegia tsaiana

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
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 seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible