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Parachute Plant Plant Care
Ceropegia sandersonii Decne. ex Hook.f.
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This unique plant is recognizable by its heart-shaped leaves and dangling lantern-shaped flowers. Originally from South Africa, Ceropegia sandersonii is coveted by plant collectors for its unusual appearance and ability to thrive in low light conditions.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Parachute Plant?
Water Parachute Plant 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 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Parachute Plant Native To?
What Is the Parachute Plant?
Parachute Plant (Ceropegia sandersonii) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Ceropegia genus. Parachute Plant is native to Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Parachute Plant is also known as Fountain Flower.
Parachute Plant displays a trailing vine, twining growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Parachute Plant produces unique parachute-shaped flowers in shades of green, purple, or brown.
How Often Should You Water a Parachute Plant?
Ceropegia sandersonii 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 Parachute Plant Need?
Parachute Plant thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Parachute Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Parachute Plant Prefer?
Ceropegia sandersonii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Parachute Plant prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Parachute Plant?
Well-draining succulent mix with sand and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Parachute Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Parachute Plant?
Feed Parachute Plant 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 Parachute Plant?
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 Parachute Plant?
Parachute Plant can be propagated through stem cuttings, tubers, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chain of hearts plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Parachute Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Parachute Plant, 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 Parachute Plant?
Parachute Plant 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 Parachute Plant Need?
Parachute Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Parachute Plant is native to Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. In cooler regions, grow Parachute Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Parachute Plant 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.
Parachute Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ceropegia sandersonii Decne. ex Hook.f., family Apocynaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 95: t. 5792 (1869)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Parachute Plant, 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: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, 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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