ceropegia stapeliiformis

Sausage stems, Serpent vine.

Care level

Medium

This unusual succulent produces long, snake-like stems that look exactly like little green serpents slithering through the air. The stems are decorated with subtle purple markings, and when it blooms, it surprises with strange star-shaped flowers that look like tiny alien spaceships.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (50°F - 89.6°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Low

Allow the soil to dry between waterings.

An ambiant humidity between 30 and 50% is recommended.

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

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

Features

Size & growth

Small

Trailing

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.

It spreads horizontally, often along the ground.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Cat
Dog
Human
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The ceropegia stapeliiformis 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.

Propagation methods