Ceropegia ampliata 2.5" pot

$15.00

Bushman's Pipe. A vigorous, twining vine with large, soft yellow and white flowers that balloon out at the base. Does well in a hanging basket or growing up a trellis. Bright light is important for good blooming, but don't allow the stems to be scorched.

Interestingly, the inside surfaces of Ceropegia flowers are covered with downward pointing hairs that trap any small flies that are attracted by the smelly flowers. After the flies have covered themselves with pollen, the hairs wither and allow the trapped insects to go on their way! Ceropegia ampliata is native from Tanzania to South Africa and also Madagascar.

(Apocynaceae) The name Ceropegia means "wax fountain" referring to the appearance of the flower clusters.

Light:Full sun/part shade. Best grown in a container in a protected spot. Bright, indirect light if grown indoors.

Water: Moderate water during the summer with a dry rest period in the winter.

Soil: Sharply draining, succulent mix

Fertilizer: Occasional fertilizer at half strength

Hardiness: Not frost hardy. USDA Zone 12, but most will be container plants protected from frost.

Category: African and Australian Natives, apocynaceae, arid, asclepiad, asclepiadaceae, ceropegia, climber, container, drought tolerant, full sun, green, hanging basket, houseplant, part shade, south african wildflower, Stapeliad, succulent, white, yellow, zone 12