Riocreuxia sp. (Candle-wine)

Riocreuxia sp. (Candle-wine) yellow and cream flowers on thin vine stems close up
Riocreuxia sp. (Candle-wine) clusters of small pendulous flowers hanging from slender green climbing stems

Botanical name: Riocreuxia sp.

Common name: Candle-wine

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

Vine or creeper plantGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Climbing or groundcover vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Most species in this genus are herbaceous climbers.

In Riocreuxia the corolla is cage-like as in Ceropegia.




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