About
Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii is a perennial plant characterized by its evergreen tuberous structure and lengthy, trailing stems that can extend over 1 meter. The foliage consists of small, heart-shaped leaves that are patterned in grey on the surface and exhibit a purple hue on their undersides. This species produces tubular flowers that are lantern-shaped, measuring about 2 centimeters in length, and display shades of pink and purple.
About the genus
Ceropegia includes evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials that can grow upright, climb, or trail. These plants typically have succulent leaves arranged oppositely and produce uniquely shaped flowers during the summer. After flowering, they may develop cylindrical fruits filled with silky, tufted seeds.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Zimbabwe to S Africa
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in cactus compost. Water moderately when in growth and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser 2 or 3 times. Keep plants dry at other times
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) in early spring or propagate from stem bulbils. Alternatively take stem cuttings, 10-15cm (4-6in) long in early summer, root in a cactus compost at 22-25°C (72-77°F), and keep moist
- Pest resistance
- Vulnerable to mealybugs, aphids and scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Vulnerable to basal rot if too wet in winter