Ceropegia Species, Huernia
Ceropegia hystrix
| Family: | Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Ceropegia (seer-oh-PEEJ-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | hystrix (HIS-triks) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Huernia appendiculata |
| Synonym: | Huernia hystrix |
| Synonym: | Huernia hystrix var. appendiculata |
| Synonym: | Stapelia hystrix |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
Hardiness:
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Maroon/Burgundy
Cream/Tan
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
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| Positive | On Oct 23, 2013, michaelhickman from Durban, Huernia hystrix has a large distribution range in eastern Southern Africa. I have been growing them for the past 50 years and more recently have been doing research trials growing Huernix hystrix as green roof plants on very shallow soils. My research has shown that Huernix hystrix is a very suitable highly drought resistant plant for green roofs provided that it is not mixed with very vigorous plants that will grow over and shade it too heavily. More information in regards to growing Huernia hystrix as a green roof plant can be found at http://www.ecoman.co.za/green/green_docs/huernia_histrix.htm... |
