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    Cynanchum macrolobum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, vine

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Cynanchum macrolobum plant details

    Cynanchum macrolobum is a deciduous cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. chocolate, green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cynanchum macrolobum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: chocolate, green and white blooms

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cynanchum macrolobum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vining stem succulent with a rough, warty surface. Descoings 28263. Native to the E. side of Isalo plateau in S. Madagascar.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Cynanchum macrolobum plant

    How to Grow Cynanchum macrolobum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green
      • chocolate

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cynanchum marnierianum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Vine

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-72"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cynanchum marnierianum flower by Frank Vincentz
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    Cynanchum insigne

    aka Sarcostemma insigne

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Cynanchum insigne flower by FinitoR
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    Cynanchum racemosum var. unifarium

    aka Cynanchum unifarium, Milkweed Vine, Talayote

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 2'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cynanchum racemosum var. unifarium flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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