ceropegia
cimiciodora
cimiciodora
Care level
Medium
This charming trailing plant produces clusters of tiny flowers that smell exactly like bedbug repellent - a quirky trait that gave it its unusual name! Its thin, wiry stems create a delicate cascade of small oval leaves, making it perfect for hanging baskets where its peculiar blooms can dangle at nose level.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Small
Trailing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The ceropegia cimiciodora can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.