None of the many vines and materials I have used to hang baskets in the window have given me more pleasure than Ceropegia woodi.
Also called rosary vine, because it forms little bead-like bulbs along the vines that may be used for propagation, the vines are long, thread-like, slender, and have small, leathery, mottled, heart-shaped leaves which appear in pairs from 2” to 3” inches apart.
Notable Features Of Ceropegia Woodi
The flowers, more curious than pretty, never fail to arouse the interest of flower lovers.
They are a little less than 1’ inch long, sort of tubular, of a pink or lavender color with brown trim at the end, and keep in good condition for days.
The very slender growth prompts me to pinch back to 1 or 2 joints from the top of the vase.
This causes more vines to spring from the top, so I put 3 or more plants in the same pot.
Easy Propagation Culture
In time, these plants form a potato-like bulb which eventually becomes too crowded.
At this time, some may be removed for new plants and a little fresh soil added.
At first, the growth of the rosary vine is slow, but when well-established, it makes a luxuriant growth.
It is one of the many members of the milkweed family. It is also very easily propagated from cuttings in water or soil.
I would call it a very pleasing subject for its many uses and its neat, clean appearance at all times.
44659 by Anna Johanning