Cynanchum macrolobum Plant Care
Cynanchum macrolobum Jum. & H.Perrier
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Native to the Isalo sandstone mountains of Madagascar, Cynanchum macrolobum is a small succulent shrub belonging to the subfamily Asclepiadoideae of the family Apocynaceae.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Cynanchum macrolobum?
Cynanchum macrolobum grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Cynanchum macrolobum Native To?
What Is the Cynanchum macrolobum?
Cynanchum macrolobum (Cynanchum macrolobum) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Cynanchum genus. Cynanchum macrolobum is native to the Isalo sandstone mountains of Madagascar, Cynanchum macrolobum is a small succulent shrub belonging to the subfamily Asclepiadoideae of the family Apocynaceae.
Cynanchum macrolobum displays a vining, twining habit growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cynanchum macrolobum produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Cynanchum macrolobum Need?
Cynanchum macrolobum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cynanchum macrolobum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cynanchum macrolobum?
Well-draining sandy loam with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Cynanchum macrolobum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Cynanchum macrolobum?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Cynanchum macrolobum?
Cynanchum macrolobum can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cynanchum ellipticum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cynanchum macrolobum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cynanchum macrolobum?
Cynanchum macrolobum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Keep exploring plants
Cynanchum macrolobum 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 Cynanchum genus — compare its care with other Cynanchum species on PlantoScan.
Cynanchum is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Cynanchum macrolobum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Cynanchum Species
Other Cynanchum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cynanchum macrolobum Jum. & H.Perrier, family Apocynaceae (first published in Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 152: 1016 (1911)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Cynanchum macrolobum is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- 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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