Ceropegia Species, Stapelia

Ceropegiapaniculata subsp. scitula

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Synonym
Gonostemon scitulus
Stapelia paniculata subsp. scitula
Stapelia scitula
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Big Pine Key, Florida

Whiting, New Jersey

Hallettsville, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

San Augustine, Texas

Mukilteo, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Phoenix, AZ | February 2015 | neutral

Central Phoenix -- Stapelia scitula grows, but not well, in my garden. I have only had this species since 2012 and one plant finally die...Read More

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Deep East Texas, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | positive

Scitula is a delightful little Stapelia. It makes a bushy, full plant which works well as a potted plant.

The small blo...Read More

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