Ceropegia radicans, a native of the East Cape in South Africa, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This slow-growing plant grows in a prostrate form or as a creeper serving as a good ground cover. The dark green leaves of the succulent are heart-shaped. Commonly known as the Lantern Flower, the plant’s unique feature is its eye-catching blooms. The white-colored lantern-shaped flower has a cage-like appearance with green and burgundy spots. They have a swollen tube at the base that splits into five lobes at the top to re-join at the tip. The plant grows only about 20 cm tall and needs partial shade for best growth.
Growth Rate
This is a slow-growing perennial plant.
Flowering
During Spring and summer, which are blooming seasons, the plant bears a cage-like flower on an inflorescence. It is white with green and purple spots.
Watering and Feeding
Not very demanding, the plant requires a medium level of watering. Water the plant at least thrice a week and ensure that the soil is dry between waterings. Reduce watering to once a week during winters.
Soil
The Ceropegia radicans requires a free-draining soil mix.
Hardiness
The hardiness zones of the Ceropegia radicans is 10a. It is slightly frost-hardy at the temperature ranging from 30 °F to 35 °F ( -1.1 °C to 1.7 °C).
Light
Offer this succulent medium sun exposure and partial shade.
Propagation
Stem cuttings and seeds are ideal for propagation.
This slow-growing, hardy vine is an excellent addition to your succulent addition. Get your Lantern Flower at the best prices from Planet Desert.
| Bloom Season | Laate spring, early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ceropegia radicans |
| Common Name | String of hearts plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink, white |
| Genus | Ceropegia |
| Growth Habit | Hailing, trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12 |
| Mature Size | 6 ft. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent vine |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting mix |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesPlant
L had good experience with this purchase, the plant came perfect, good packaging, fast delivery, beautiful, good size. Thanks
United StatesGreat plant
Very healthy plant of a good size. I hope to see how it will bloom soon.
United StatesGreat plant
Plant was healthy and quite large. Is doing well and even has a few flowers developing
United StatesHealthy!
Odd little guy that I couldn't pass up. Well rooted start.
- Description
- Features
Ceropegia radicans, a native of the East Cape in South Africa, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This slow-growing plant grows in a prostrate form or as a creeper serving as a good ground cover. The dark green leaves of the succulent are heart-shaped. Commonly known as the Lantern Flower, the plant’s unique feature is its eye-catching blooms. The white-colored lantern-shaped flower has a cage-like appearance with green and burgundy spots. They have a swollen tube at the base that splits into five lobes at the top to re-join at the tip. The plant grows only about 20 cm tall and needs partial shade for best growth.
Growth Rate
This is a slow-growing perennial plant.
Flowering
During Spring and summer, which are blooming seasons, the plant bears a cage-like flower on an inflorescence. It is white with green and purple spots.
Watering and Feeding
Not very demanding, the plant requires a medium level of watering. Water the plant at least thrice a week and ensure that the soil is dry between waterings. Reduce watering to once a week during winters.
Soil
The Ceropegia radicans requires a free-draining soil mix.
Hardiness
The hardiness zones of the Ceropegia radicans is 10a. It is slightly frost-hardy at the temperature ranging from 30 °F to 35 °F ( -1.1 °C to 1.7 °C).
Light
Offer this succulent medium sun exposure and partial shade.
Propagation
Stem cuttings and seeds are ideal for propagation.
This slow-growing, hardy vine is an excellent addition to your succulent addition. Get your Lantern Flower at the best prices from Planet Desert.
| Bloom Season | Laate spring, early fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ceropegia radicans |
| Common Name | String of hearts plant |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink, white |
| Genus | Ceropegia |
| Growth Habit | Hailing, trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11, 12 |
| Mature Size | 6 ft. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent vine |
| Propagation | By stem cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pest resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting mix |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesPlant
L had good experience with this purchase, the plant came perfect, good packaging, fast delivery, beautiful, good size. Thanks
United StatesGreat plant
Very healthy plant of a good size. I hope to see how it will bloom soon.
United StatesGreat plant
Plant was healthy and quite large. Is doing well and even has a few flowers developing
United StatesHealthy!
Odd little guy that I couldn't pass up. Well rooted start.