Ceropegia Species, Orbea

Ceropegiadistinctantha

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Synonym
Angolluma distincta
Caralluma distincta
Orbea distincta
Pachycymbium distinctum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Bloom Color
Red
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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