Ceropegia sandersonii (Parachute Plant)

Ceropegia sandersonii (Parachute Plant) green vine with unique cream colored flowers dangling from long stems
Ceropegia sandersonii (Parachute Plant) long green vine stems with unique cream colored flowers hanging down

Botanical name: Ceropegia sandersonii

Common names: Parachute Plant, Umbrella Flower

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Mozambique to Natal

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

This is one of the more striking specie of the genus. From fleshy, narrowly fusiform clustered roots, the robust climbing or twining stems bear thick fleshy leaves and the large showy flowers. Flowers can measure up to 10 cm. Light green to striped green white. Flowers appearing in succession from spring until autumn. Stems are twining up to a brighter position. Flowers appear on young stems.

In winter - light watering about once a month with warm water.

Ceropegia hybrid 'Uranus' - Hybrid between Ceropegia sandersonii x Ceropegia radicans

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