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0Ceropegia ampliata E.Mey.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apocynaceae · Genus: Ceropegia1
- Native distribution
- Botswana, Cape Provinces, Eswatini, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, South Africa, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalangauncertain3
- Synonyms
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6 synonyms
- Ceropegia ampliata ampliata E.Mey.
- Ceropegia ampliata insulicola Lavranos
- Ceropegia ampliata madagascariensis Lavranos
- Ceropegia ampliata oxyloba H.Huber
- Ceropegia triebneri Dinter
- Ceropegia triebneri Dinter ex Suess. & Merxm.
Ceropegia ampliata is a flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native to eastern and southern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, and Madagascar. Common names include bushman's pipe, condom plant, and horny wonder.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ceropegia ampliata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); South African National Species Checklist (Catalogue of Life in South Afri) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1055493 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Ceropegia ampliata - Basel - 1.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Ceropegia ampliata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ceropegia ampliata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightbright indirect
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Ceropegia tip: String of hearts propagates easily from its aerial tubers and stem cuttings.
Ceropegia ampliata – what to know
Ceropegia ampliata – family: Apocynaceae, genus: Ceropegia. Native range: Botswana, Cape Provinces, Eswatini, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, South Africa, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZu…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ceropegia ampliata?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Ceropegia ampliata need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Ceropegia ampliata get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Ceropegia ampliata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Ceropegia ampliata flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Ceropegia: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Ceropegia ampliata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1055493 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Ceropegia ampliata - Basel - 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Ceropegia ampliata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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