Water
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot.
During winter dormancy, reduce watering significantly, providing only enough to prevent the tubers from shriveling.
Ceropegia fusca is a succulent vine native to the Canary Islands, featuring distinctive brown, tubular flowers and grey-green stems. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct sun but may scorch in intense heat.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.
Well-drained, sandy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Average room temperatures (18-24°C) are ideal. Protect from frost and extreme cold.
Sparse
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a diluted succulent fertilizer. Do not fertilize in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the most common cause of root rot.
During winter dormancy, reduce watering significantly, providing only enough to prevent the tubers from shriveling.
Pruning is generally minimal for Ceropegia fusca. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems to maintain plant health and shape.
Pruning can also be done to encourage bushier growth or to propagate new plants from cuttings.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to dry and callous for a few days before planting in well-draining succulent mix. Roots typically form within a few weeks.
It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slower method.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one, as these plants prefer to be somewhat snug.
Repot in spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ceropegia Fusca (Ceropegia fusca)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Ceropegia |
| Species | Ceropegia fusca |
Similar in genus Ceropegia
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