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Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis

Also Known As

  • Ceropegia debilis
  • Ceropegia woodii subsp. debilis
  • Mini Parachute Plant
  • Rosary Vine

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"-16'
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 10b-11

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Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis plant details

Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 1 IN - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Awesome vining asclepiad with small purple leaves and a bizarre furry parachute shaped flower. Great for hanging baskets. A succulent plant from the milkweed family, related to stapelia (carrion flower).
Ceropegia debilis is a trailing succulent with needle like grey leaves...mauve-pink flowers appear resembling tiny parachutes...easy, bright light, let dry between waterings.

Gardening facts about Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis plant

How to Grow Ceropegia linearis subsp. debilis

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

See other plant types of Ceropegia for your garden

aka Ceropegia collaricorona, Ceropegia collaricorona subsp. collaricorona, Ceropegia linearis woodii, Ceropegia woodii, Rosary Vine, Rosary Vine, String of Hearts, String of Hearts, Sweetheart Vine, Sweetheart Vine

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Vine

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1"-24"

Width: 6"-24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii flower, foliage by Dr. David Midgley
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aka Ceropegia monteroiae, Ceropegia saundersii, Fountain Flower, Mini Parachute Flower, Parachute Flower, Umbrella Plant

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Vine

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 4'-5'

Width: 12"

  • bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Ceropegia sandersonii flower by Almost Eden
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aka Ceropegia woodii 'Variegata', Ceropegia woodii f. variegata, String of Hearts, Variegated Rosary Vine, Variegated String of Hearts

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Vine

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1"-24"

Width: 4"-24"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Ceropegia carnosa flower by Paradise Found Nursery
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aka Ceropegia woodii 'Silver'

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1"-36"

Width: 6"-36"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii (silver form) foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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