Overview
Ceropegia rupicola is a climbing cactus succulent in the genus Ceropegia, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ceropegia rupicola grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant. It is native to Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
About
Ceropegia rupicola is a climbing evergreen perennial from the Apocynaceae family, native to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. As a member of the Ceropegia genus, it features succulent leaves arranged oppositely and produces uniquely shaped flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil with fertile conditions, preferring full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It is suitable as a houseplant in the UK, requiring roots to be kept in shade and can be propagated by stem cuttings. Its UK hardiness rating is H1a.
About the genus
Ceropegia is a genus of plants within the family Apocynaceae, native to Africa, southern Asia, and Australia. It was named by Carl Linnaeus, who first described this genus in his Genera plantarum, which appeared in 1737. Linnaeus referred to the description and picture of a plant in the Horti Malabarici as the plant for which the genus was created.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ceropegia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Ceropegia rupicola size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant
- Native to
- Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ceropegia rupicola
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ceropegia rupicola?
Ceropegia rupicola prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ceropegia rupicola need?
Ceropegia rupicola grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Ceropegia rupicola hardy in the UK?
Ceropegia rupicola has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Ceropegia rupicola?
Stem cuttings.
