Matelea cyclophylla goes by the common name Milk Vines. It belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family and is a native of Mexico. The heart-shaped green foliage covers the caudex that grows to about 2 cm in height and a vine that grows to almost 2 meters. The burgundy or brown flowers are unusually pretty as well as symmetrical and grow well from Spring to Summer, the blooming season. The winter-dormant slow-growing frost-hardy succulent grows well in partial shade.
Growth Rate Gonolobus cyclophyllus is a slow-growing houseplant.
Flowering From Spring till Summer, during the blooming season, the plant bears burgundy or brown colored flowers in the shape of a bat sea star.
Watering and Feeding A key aspect of Matelea cyclophylla care is watering. However, the plant does not prefer a lot of water, especially when there are no leaves. The plant will rot to death in such a condition. It, during the growing season, needs frequent watering. However, during the dormant season, the plant should be kept dry.
Soil This succulent requires well-drained soil. Use a porous soil mix for best growth.
Hardiness Milk Vines are frost-hardy. The hardiness zone is 10a. The temperature range for impressive growth is between 30 °F to 35 °F (-1.1 °C to +1.7 °C).
Light The light requirement of Gonolobus cyclophyllus is partial shade. The caudex should be shaded while the leaves should get a good amount of sunlight.
Propagation Seed propagation is the best for healthy Gonolobus cyclophyllus succulents.
Growing on limestone cliffs, Matelea cyclophylla in their native region can get invisible. They camouflage in the dry season and cannot be spotted by amateurs. Get this interesting variety now!
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What makes us different is the passion and the attention to detail in all we do here at Planet Desert. We are confident in the quality of our products. That’s why all our plants have a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a refund or exchange it for another one — similar or not. Shipping charges may apply.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date of purchase. Please submit photos with your order number to info@planetdesert.com to initiate your return. Shipping fees may apply.
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Matelea cyclophylla goes by the common name Milk Vines. It belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family and is a native of Mexico. The heart-shaped green foliage covers the caudex that grows to about 2 cm in height and a vine that grows to almost 2 meters. The burgundy or brown flowers are unusually pretty as well as symmetrical and grow well from Spring to Summer, the blooming season. The winter-dormant slow-growing frost-hardy succulent grows well in partial shade.
Growth Rate Gonolobus cyclophyllus is a slow-growing houseplant.
Flowering From Spring till Summer, during the blooming season, the plant bears burgundy or brown colored flowers in the shape of a bat sea star.
Watering and Feeding A key aspect of Matelea cyclophylla care is watering. However, the plant does not prefer a lot of water, especially when there are no leaves. The plant will rot to death in such a condition. It, during the growing season, needs frequent watering. However, during the dormant season, the plant should be kept dry.
Soil This succulent requires well-drained soil. Use a porous soil mix for best growth.
Hardiness Milk Vines are frost-hardy. The hardiness zone is 10a. The temperature range for impressive growth is between 30 °F to 35 °F (-1.1 °C to +1.7 °C).
Light The light requirement of Gonolobus cyclophyllus is partial shade. The caudex should be shaded while the leaves should get a good amount of sunlight.
Propagation Seed propagation is the best for healthy Gonolobus cyclophyllus succulents.
Growing on limestone cliffs, Matelea cyclophylla in their native region can get invisible. They camouflage in the dry season and cannot be spotted by amateurs. Get this interesting variety now!
