Ceropegia Aristolochioides

Ceropegia Aristolochioides Care

Ceropegia Aristolochioides

What is the plant

In their homeland, this species is mainly found in the bushland, where it climbs between the surrounding vegetation and reaches a few meters in height. The leaves are usually pretty heart-shaped and fresh green, the flowers, which smell of rotting fruit, are red, reddish brown or yellow (depending on the origin of the plant) and stand out wonderfully from the foliage.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

20°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water regularly. Ceropegias appreciate water and a little fertiliser during warm weather, although some care with watering is required for the more difficult species. The vine-like species can suffer from prolonged drought.
Pruning
However, you may want to control its length, cut off any dead leaves, or remove leggy vines. You can use any clippings to start new plants if you wish.
Fertilizer
Use a liquid house plant fertilizer every three to four weeks during the spring and summer months only.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Semi-shade – this plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun. In a south-facing window, blinds should be shading it form direct light.
Soil
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic).
Temperature
It grows in an area that is very hot, reaching temperatures of 40°C.

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Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.
Popularity
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