Also known as Fountain-Flower · Parachute Flower · Parachute-Plant
Ceropegia sandersonii, the parachute plant, is a fascinating trailing succulent with unusual parachute-shaped flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch leaves
Allow soil to dry between waterings
50% intensity
Reduce watering in winter
Well-draining, gritty potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent mix.
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures
75% intensity
Ideal range 18-24°C; avoid frost and temperatures below 10°C
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Dilute liquid fertilizer by half monthly in spring/summer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting mix is dry to the touch, typically every 1-2 weeks in the growing season.
Reduce watering significantly in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings to prevent root rot. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth, or to remove any leggy or damaged stems. Pruning can be done at any time, but is best performed in spring before the main growth spurt. Use clean, sharp tools.
Propagate from stem cuttings, which root easily in well-draining potting mix or water. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and allowed to callous for a day before planting.
Roots typically form within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound and outgrows its container. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in spring.
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Where Ceropegia Sandersonii (Ceropegia sandersonii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Ceropegia |
| Species | Ceropegia sandersonii |
Similar in genus Ceropegia
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