String Of Needles

String Of Needles Care

String Of Needles (ceropegia Linearis)

What is the plant

Ceropegia linearis is a semi-succulent climbing plant that produces a cluster of slender stems from a tuberous rootstock. The stems grow up to 6.6 feet (2 m) long. The tuber is up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) in diameter. Flowers are up to1.2 inches (3 ct) long, white to pale magenta, and usually appear from late summer to early fall and last up to 6 weeks.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

2°C - 12°C

Hardiness zone

max 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
String of Needles must endure drenches between droughts. Either water from the top (albeit carefully), or submerge the bottom quarter of the pot for several minutes in a saucer of water. Excess moisture that rests on the leaves that sit above the soil may result in rot, so it's important to keep this area dry.
Pruning
Remove yellow or dying leaves, and plant debris to encourage better-growing conditions. While pruning, always use clean utensils or shears to reduce the chance of bacterial and fungal diseases. Never cut through yellowed tissue as this may cause further damage in the likes of diseases or bacterial infections. Remember to make clean incisions as too-damaged wounds may shock the plant, causing weakened growth and a decline in health.
Fertilizer
Fertilise every four waters during the growing period before reducing this to every six in the autumn & winter. Although an 'Houseplant' fertiliser will still do the job, we'd recommend using a specific 'Cactus' labelled feed as it'll support the vital thirteen nutrients that this species will need to grow.

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Sunlight
Ceropegia Linearis 'String Of Needles' succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight.
Soil
Mouldy soil
Temperature
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 11a-11b which is around +4.4°C (40°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant String Of Needles in an indoor environment.

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Additional
This plant is classified as slightly poisonous. If parts of the plants are eaten, vomiting, nausea and a loss of appetite could occur. Consumption of large quantities must be dealt with quickly; acquire medical assistance for further information. It is an evergreen succulent trailing vine that grows to 10 centimetres in height and spreads to reach up to 2–4 metres in length. Ceropegia Linearis produces fleshy and round, green leaves that resemble small needles – hence it's nickname 'String of Needles'.
Popularity
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