What is Ceropegia?

Ceropegia is a genus of plants in the Apocynaceae family. It contains about 160 species of permanent flowering plants that come from several countries, including Madagascar, India, South Africa and the Canary Islands. Ceropegia plants generally have tubular flowers that are used to capture insects and long stems that are winding through the undergrowth and up. The common names of these plants include: Lucerna flower, parachute flower, heart chain, grapevine and snake climbing lime trees. The word "Ceropegia" is derived from the Greek word "Keros" and "Pege" that translate into "wax" and "fountains". This describes the wax texture and a long, cascade shape of the flower. Since the pollen mass is deep in flowering, the insects must move quite remotely to reach it. To increase the chances of pollination, the hair projects like strands along the film wall. The hair is directed down and stiff, as the insects pass through, which generally prevents retreating insects. During this time insects usually lift pollen bags. Then the flowerTina Wilts and hair releases, allowing insects to escape from the flower. With the pollen in the curtain, the insects are free to land on other flowers to complete the pollination.

One of the species in the family is Ceropegia ampliata , which first discovered in 1830 J.F. Resge in South Africa. It is equipped with a fleshy rootstock and extremely small, heart leaves that usually shed in the season. It usually blooms from December to March. Most foods made of photosynthesis occur in a stem that is generally hairless. Pale green to white flowers have claw-like segments when opening a tubular structure.

The best is to grow ceropegia ampliata in containers outdoors, usually on terraces or balconies. The soil should be light and sandy with some compost mixed. During the winter, Ceropegia requires very little water and in summer it generally requires frequent watering. If the soil becomes undulating or not drain well, it caninfluence the development of cerebel.

Further concerns about growing Ceropegia ampliata include insect infestation. In particular, flies are attracted to the unpleasant scent of the flower and may become inconvenience. Other insects, such as aphids, can damage the root system of the plant and leave a sticky rest that usually attracts mold disputes.