Ceropegia radicans subsp. smithii
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A slender, trailing form of Ceropegia radicans distinguished by its narrow stems and unusual tubular flowers. A great choice for hanging baskets or collectors of stapeliads and caudiciform vines.
Care
- Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates some gentle morning sun.
- Water: Allow the potting mix to dry between watering. Avoid wet, stagnant media.
- Temperature: Prefers warm conditions; protect from cold drafts and frost.
- Media: Very free-draining cactus/succulent mix with added perlite or pumice.
- Feeding: Light liquid fertiliser during active growth in spring and summer.
Key Characteristics
- Flower: Slender tubular flowers typical of Ceropegia, pale to greenish with a distinctive cage-like tip.
- Habit: Trailing, slender stems that root occasionally at nodes.
- Plant Size: Compact vine suitable for small baskets or trellises.
- Growth: Moderate grower when kept warm and bright.
- Origin: Subspecies originally described as Ceropegia smithii in 1828; reclassified under C. radicans in 1983.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
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VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
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- WA & TAS: $20 per order
- NT: $10 per order
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Size: 80mm Pot