Ceropegia conrathii
Schltr. CITES App. II |
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Distribution: The plants occur in South Africa in the Gauteng (Traansvaal) and Kwa-Zulu-Natal Provinces. |
Description: The roots are tuberous, up to 10cm in diameter and between 2-7cm in height. Numerous stems appear from the succulent tuber* roots (these stems and leaves die off during the plants dormant season, late autumn and winter - deciduous). The green leaves are glabrous, slightly waxy, 3cm in length and 1cm wide. *Many growers grow their tuber above the soil, both for show and to help prevent rot. |
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Flower: The "Chinese-lantern" flowers are yellow to brown in colour, twin seed-horns appear after successful pollination. |
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| Cultivation: Soil is well-drained. Watering for autumn & spring, once every 1 to 2 weeks, once a week in summer, light sprays in winter. | |
| Propagation: Seeds and cuttings. | |
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