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Broad Ceropegia Plant Care
Ceropegia ampliata E.Mey.
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Ceropegia ampliata is a unique plant known for its long, slender, and twisted green leaves that resemble shoelaces. Native to South Africa, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unusual appearance and ability to thrive in bright indirect light.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Broad Ceropegia?
Water Broad Ceropegia every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Broad Ceropegia Native To?
What Is the Broad Ceropegia?
Broad Ceropegia (Ceropegia ampliata) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Ceropegia genus. Broad Ceropegia is native to eastern and southern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, and Madagascar.
Broad Ceropegia displays a trailing vine, twining growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Broad Ceropegia produces unique parachute-shaped flowers in shades of green, purple, or brown.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Broad Ceropegia?
Ceropegia ampliata requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Broad Ceropegia Need?
Broad Ceropegia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Broad Ceropegia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Broad Ceropegia Prefer?
Ceropegia ampliata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Broad Ceropegia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Broad Ceropegia?
Well-draining succulent mix with sand and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Broad Ceropegia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Broad Ceropegia?
Feed Broad Ceropegia every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Broad Ceropegia?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Broad Ceropegia?
Broad Ceropegia can be propagated through stem cuttings, tubers, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to linear ceropegia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Broad Ceropegia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Broad Ceropegia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Broad Ceropegia?
Broad Ceropegia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Broad Ceropegia Need?
Broad Ceropegia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Broad Ceropegia is native to eastern and southern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, Botswana, and Madagascar. In cooler regions, grow Broad Ceropegia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Broad Ceropegia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Ceropegia genus — compare its care with other Ceropegia species on PlantoScan.
Ceropegia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Broad Ceropegia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Ceropegia Species
Other Ceropegia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ceropegia ampliata E.Mey., family Apocynaceae (first published in Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 194 (1838)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Broad Ceropegia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Christiaan Viljoen, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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