Ceropegia Linearis ‘String Of Needles’

Ceropegia Linearis, also known as String of Needles, is a delicate trailing succulent prized for its slender, needle-like leaves and long, wiry stems. Native to southern Africa, this tuberous plant creates an elegant cascading display and can produce unusual tubular flowers in shades of pink, cream, and purple. Its graceful trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, shelves, and containers.

LIGHT | Bright indirect light to partial sun; gentle morning or late afternoon sun is beneficial
COLD TOLERANCE | Protect from frost; best kept above 10°C (50°F)
WATER | Allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings. Water sparingly during the cooler months.
SOIL PH | Slightly acidic to neutral soil pH, approximately 6.0–7.0.
SOIL TYPE | Very well-draining cactus or succulent mix
FERTILIZER | Diluted balanced fertilizer during active growth
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem cuttings, tubers, or seeds
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low to average household humidity
ACTIVE SEASON | Spring through autumn
GROWTH HABIT | Trailing and cascading
STEM | Slender, wiry and trailing stems arising from tuberous roots
LEAVES | Narrow, fleshy, needle-like green leaves arranged along the stems
FLOWER | Small tubular flowers in pink, cream, brown, or purple tones may appear in late summer and autumn
FAMILY | Apocynaceae

NOTE | Ceropegia Linearis is frost-sensitive and should be protected from freezing temperatures. Avoid keeping the soil constantly wet, as the tuberous roots are susceptible to rot.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS

Take a healthy vine cutting containing several nodes. Allow the cut end to dry for a day or two, then place the nodes in contact with a well-draining succulent mix. Keep the cutting in bright shade and lightly moist while roots develop, avoiding soggy soil.

Roots may begin to develop within several weeks under warm growing conditions. Once the cutting has rooted and new growth appears, gradually increase light and allow the soil to dry between waterings.