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Ceropegia sandersonii

Also Known As

Ceropegia monteroiae
Ceropegia saundersii
Fountain Flower
Mini Parachute Flower
Parachute Flower
Umbrella Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-12

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Ceropegia sandersonii plant details

Ceropegia sandersonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceropegia sandersonii

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and green blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, rare, trellis, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceropegia sandersonii

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vining member of the milkweed family with odd, parachute shaped chartreuse flowers that seem to be inside out. Flowers are large and beautiful, doesn't seem to have any odor, at least none I've detected. Great for hanging baskets, will hang down and make a lovely cascade of flowers on the vine. Easy to grow, looks best protected from full sun and watered regularly in the hot months.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

This succulent vine from South Africa entertains gardeners of all ages with its botanical structure. Parachute Flower is true to its name bearing unusual green parachute-like flowers held in mid-air. Train this thick-stemmed climber on a stake or trellis or plant in a hanging basket and enjoy the magical wonder of these flowers as they bloom from summer to fall.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

1-1/2" high, green parachute-like flowers with purplish-red 'eyelashes' are born in spring on this twining climber. A nearly leafless succulent of the Milkweed Family - Asclepiadaceae. This is simply a daintier version of the Parachute Flower - Ceropegia sandersonii. Withhold water during Winter and water sparingly the remainder of the year. A definite 'Conversation Piece'!

By: Almost Eden

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Gardening facts about Ceropegia sandersonii plant

How to Grow Ceropegia sandersonii

Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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