Since its flowers resemble small candelabra or parachutes, it is also called candelabra flower and parachute flower. Above all, however, this Ceropegia captivates with its graceful heart-shaped leaves, whose cream-colored pattern contrasts sharply with the deep green background. It can either climb up climbing aids or be cultivated in hanging baskets and is very uncomplicated to care for.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: in 11cm hanging pot
- Growth type: climbing
- Origin: South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe
- Other names: Candlestick flower, Parachute flower, String of Hearts.
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Habitat/Light requirements: bright to sunny, but avoid midday sun.
- Substrate: cactus soil
- Temperature: optimal at 20-25° C (day), do not let it cool down below 15° C (59° F)
- Watering: about 1x per week moderate watering, the substrate can dry up slightly in between, in winter less often, avoid waterlogging at all costs, ideally water with not too cold, low-calcium rainwater
- Humidity: does not need a high humidity, can be kept rather dry.
- Nutrient addition: fertilize moderately with cactus fertilizer or organic liquid fertilizer in spring/summer every 2-3 weeks.
- Repot about every 2 years when the plant is suitably rooted.
