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A small Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla with slender stems and compound leaves in a rocky pot, supported by stakes, on a blurred green background.
A hand holds a small potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with green leaves and light rocks, against a blurred grey background.
Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with heart-shaped leaves and winding stems on a metal trellis, in a pot of light-colored rocks.
A hand holds a Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with heart-shaped leaves and thick base on a metal trellis, lush foliage behind.
Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla in a pot, with heart-shaped green leaves climbing a metal trellis outdoors, blurred trees and houses behind.
A small potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla with trailing green leaves climbs a metal support over rocky soil, against an earth-toned background.
A hand holds a small green pot with Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla, a caudex succulent with climbing stems in rocky soil. Blurred background.
A hand holds a potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with green leaves and a metal trellis, outdoors on dry brown grass.
A hand holds a Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla in rocky soil, slender vines on a trellis, with blurred green trees in the background.
A small potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla with slender green leaves and a bulbous base climbs metal supports in rocky soil.
A small Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla with slender stems and compound leaves in a rocky pot, supported by stakes, on a blurred green background.
A hand holds a small potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with green leaves and light rocks, against a blurred grey background.
Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with heart-shaped leaves and winding stems on a metal trellis, in a pot of light-colored rocks.
A hand holds a Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with heart-shaped leaves and thick base on a metal trellis, lush foliage behind.
Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla in a pot, with heart-shaped green leaves climbing a metal trellis outdoors, blurred trees and houses behind.
A small potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla with trailing green leaves climbs a metal support over rocky soil, against an earth-toned background.
A hand holds a small green pot with Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla, a caudex succulent with climbing stems in rocky soil. Blurred background.
A hand holds a potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla succulent with green leaves and a metal trellis, outdoors on dry brown grass.
A hand holds a Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla in rocky soil, slender vines on a trellis, with blurred green trees in the background.
A small potted Neoalsomitra Sarcophylla with slender green leaves and a bulbous base climbs metal supports in rocky soil.

Look no further than Neoalsomitra sarcophylla, a caudex-formingGo to Caudex plants, perennial trailing succulent for a stunning and unique addition to your plant collection. The name of this genus comes from the Greek words "new" (Neos) and "alsomitra," another genus in the family Cucurbitaceae. The species sarcophylla name is referred to as "flesh leaf." 

Without enough sunlight, Neoalsomitra sarcophylla may struggle to thrive and drop its leaves. To maximize the possibility of growth, place it indoors less than three feet away from a south-facing window and outdoors in the USDA zone 10-12. During summer you should only water them once every 2-3 weeks at the most.  Do not water them unless the soil is dry to a depth of 1-2 inches.  In winter you probably do not need to reduce watering to keep it healthy.   

With its greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in the summer, this succulent is sure to be a conversation starter in any room or garden. Native to Burma, Philippines, and Thailand, it is frequently used for bonsaiGo to Bonsai and can reach a height of 24 inches. Its leaves initially have a light green color that darkens with time.  

Give this Neoalsomitra sarcophylla succulent a try if you're looking for an easy plant to care for! 

Bloom Season

Summer

Flower Color

Greenish--yellow

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

10--11--12

Mature Size

24 in. tall

Plant Type

Trailing succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--deer resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
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Look no further than Neoalsomitra sarcophylla, a caudex-formingGo to Caudex plants, perennial trailing succulent for a stunning and unique addition to your plant collection. The name of this genus comes from the Greek words "new" (Neos) and "alsomitra," another genus in the family Cucurbitaceae. The species sarcophylla name is referred to as "flesh leaf." 

Without enough sunlight, Neoalsomitra sarcophylla may struggle to thrive and drop its leaves. To maximize the possibility of growth, place it indoors less than three feet away from a south-facing window and outdoors in the USDA zone 10-12. During summer you should only water them once every 2-3 weeks at the most.  Do not water them unless the soil is dry to a depth of 1-2 inches.  In winter you probably do not need to reduce watering to keep it healthy.   

With its greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in the summer, this succulent is sure to be a conversation starter in any room or garden. Native to Burma, Philippines, and Thailand, it is frequently used for bonsaiGo to Bonsai and can reach a height of 24 inches. Its leaves initially have a light green color that darkens with time.  

Give this Neoalsomitra sarcophylla succulent a try if you're looking for an easy plant to care for! 

Bloom Season

Summer

Flower Color

Greenish--yellow

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

10--11--12

Mature Size

24 in. tall

Plant Type

Trailing succulent

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--heat resistant--deer resistant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Low
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Summer
Botanical Name Neoalsomitra sarcophylla
Dormancy Winter
Family Cucurbitaceae
Flower Color Greenish, yellow
Genus Neoalsomitra
Growth Habit Trailing, hanging
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10, 11, 12
Mature Size 24 in. tall
Native Area Burma, Philippines, Thailand
Plant Type Trailing succulent
Propagation By seeds, cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, heat resistant, deer resistant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized succulent potting mix.
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Safe for humans, friendly to cats, friendly to dogs
Watering Needs Low

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