General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 3-4 inches mostly prostrate
Plant Spread: Mat forming to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Deep yellow with maroon spots and markings
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Allow cut end to callous over for up to a week before planting in a well draining soil.
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ceropegia schweinfurthii
  • Synonym: Orbea schweinfurthii

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Location: Houston, Texas area
Date: 9/24/2022
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Date: 2021-03-27
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Date: April 2014
Orbea schweinfurthii

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