Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vanderystii
ID:
599222

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 4: 393 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598554

Common Names

  • Ceropegia Vanderystii
  • String of Hearts
  • Climbing Rosary Vine

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Synonyms

  • Ceropegia rara S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Ceropegia vanderystii (also called 'Climbing Ceropegia', among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent, twining climber with cylindrical, fleshy stems. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and on cliffs. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Ceropegia vanderystii is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceropegia vanderystii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceropegia vanderystii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or from leaf cuttings. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. For leaf cuttings, take a leaf and allow it to dry for a few days before placing it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceropegia vanderystii

Ceropegia vanderystii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Ceropegia vanderystii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Ceropegia vanderystii?

Ceropegia vanderystii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

How much light does Ceropegia vanderystii need?

Ceropegia vanderystii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Ceropegia vanderystii be watered?

Water Ceropegia vanderystii when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Ceropegia genus

Ceropegia anjanerica, Ceropegia mohanramii, Ceropegia abyssinica, Ceropegia achtenii, Ceropegia affinis, Ceropegia africana, Ceropegia ahmarensis, Ceropegia albisepta, Ceropegia ambovombensis, Ceropegia ampliata, Ceropegia anantii, Ceropegia andamanica, Ceropegia angustifolia, Ceropegia antennifera, Ceropegia arabica, Ceropegia arenaria, Ceropegia aridicola, Ceropegia aristolochioides, Ceropegia armandii, Ceropegia arnottiana, Ceropegia attenuata, Ceropegia ballyana, Ceropegia barbata, Ceropegia barnesii, Ceropegia beddomei, Ceropegia bhutanica, Ceropegia boerhaviifolia, Ceropegia bonafouxii, Ceropegia bosseri, Ceropegia bowkeri, Ceropegia brevitubulata, Ceropegia bulbosa, Ceropegia caffrorum, Ceropegia campanulata, Ceropegia cancellata, Ceropegia candelabrum, Ceropegia carnosa, Ceropegia cataphyllaris, Ceropegia christenseniana, Ceropegia ciliata, Ceropegia cimiciodora, Ceropegia claviloba, Ceropegia collaricorona, Ceropegia conrathii, Ceropegia convolvuloides, Ceropegia cordiloba, Ceropegia crassifolia, Ceropegia cufodontii, Ceropegia cumingiana, Ceropegia cycniflora,

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