Ceropegia Species

Ceropegiamelanantha

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Species
melanantha (mel-an-ANTH-uh)
Synonym
Caralluma melanantha
Orbea melanantha
Stapelia melanantha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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