Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus

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!

Blooming Season -
Common Name Gonolobus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Yellow
Frost Tolerance 10°c 
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 9 to 11
Height 1 m
Origin Uruguay
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Gonolobus cyclophyllus
Shape Globose
Sun Exposure Partial shade

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02/23/2023
wilfredo a.
United States United States

It was well protected, but...

The plant arrived safe and soon, but unfortunately it arrived with the stem broken and it took a while for me to receive a proper answer. But the plant will be fine and the quality is still outstanding.

BT
02/20/2023
Burney T.
United States United States

Matelea Gonolobus

I am very happy to add this to my collection of succulents. This nursery always provides such quality plants!!!Thanks!!!

PT
06/23/2022
Peter T.
United States United States

Fatty Caudex Tree

I love these different specimens of caudex plants and trees that I have purchased from Planet Desert! This one arrived in great condition with a fat little base and a happy little trunk!

LK
04/28/2022
Logan K.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Main stem was snapped upon arrival (damage...

Main stem was snapped upon arrival (damaged occurred during shipping because the break was fresh), but otherwise packaged perfectly and arrived healthy. A couple of days after unboxing, there was already signs of new foliage and caudex growth. Great plants and fast shipping

DB
12/08/2021
Donna B.

Received, plant is in perfect condition. P...

Received, plant is in perfect condition. Packed securely. It's outside and breathing fresh air. Thank you. Sending sunshine and butterflies your way. Happy holidays �⛄️

08/16/2022

Planet Desert

Thank you Donna! Butterflies and sunshine to you as well!

Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus

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Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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