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    Cynanchum insigne

    Also Known As

    • Sarcostemma insigne

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Cynanchum insigne plant details

    Cynanchum insigne is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cynanchum insigne

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cynanchum insigne

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Green spagetti stems, good for hanging basket. (Madagascar) (Syn.: Cynanchum insigne comb.nov.)

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cynanchum insigne plant

    How to Grow Cynanchum insigne

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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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 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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