Growth habits: Deciduous tuberous rooted vine; large light colored caudex which can be raised for effect; dark green slightly glossy leaves 3 to 6" long (7.5-15 cm) with fuzzy undersides
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-12
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Watering needs: Regular water when in leaf, needs fast draining mix, rots easily
Best grown with root exposed after several years
Blooming habits: Green flowers with three lobed corona.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Raphionacme flanaganii |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Flower Color | Green |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Mature Size | 68" |
Native Area | South africa |
Resistance | 1.7 °c |
Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Raphionacme flanaganii |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Flower Color | Green |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Mature Size | 68" |
Native Area | South africa |
Resistance | 1.7 °c |
Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Growth habits: Deciduous tuberous rooted vine; large light colored caudex which can be raised for effect; dark green slightly glossy leaves 3 to 6" long (7.5-15 cm) with fuzzy undersides
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10b-12
Sun exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
Watering needs: Regular water when in leaf, needs fast draining mix, rots easily
Best grown with root exposed after several years
Blooming habits: Green flowers with three lobed corona.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Raphionacme flanaganii |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Flower Color | Green |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Mature Size | 68" |
Native Area | South africa |
Resistance | 1.7 °c |
Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Raphionacme flanaganii |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Flower Color | Green |
Growth Habit | Globose |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 10 |
Mature Size | 68" |
Native Area | South africa |
Resistance | 1.7 °c |
Sun Exposure | Partial sun |