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0Ceropegia linearis E.Mey.
Ceropegia linearis, also known as string-of-needles, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to Southern Africa. The popular houseplant Ceropegia woodii is sometimes treated as a subspecies of C. linearis, as C. linearis subsp. woodii. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ceropegia linearis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial; South African National Species C) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q17148373 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Ceropegia linearis - JBM.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Ceropegia linearis · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ceropegia linearis · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightbright indirect
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
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Ceropegia tip: String of hearts propagates easily from its aerial tubers and stem cuttings.
Ceropegia linearis – what to know
Ceropegia linearis – family: Apocynaceae, genus: Ceropegia. Native range: Cape Provinces, Eswatini, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Brazil, South Africa, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ceropegia linearis?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Ceropegia linearis need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Ceropegia linearis get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Ceropegia linearis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Ceropegia linearis flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Ceropegia: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Ceropegia linearis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q17148373 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ceropegia linearis - JBM.jpg (CC BY 3.0) · Wikipedia – Ceropegia linearis (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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