Ceropegia Species, Orbea

Ceropegiavenenosa subsp. venenosa

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh)
Synonym
Boucerosia decaisneana
Caralluma decaisneana
Orbea decaisneana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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 rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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