Rosary Vine

Ceropegia

VARIETIES: 	Rosary vine, hearts entangled, string of hearts - C. woodii

MAXIMUM LENGTH:	3 feet can reach 6 - 7 feet.

SUBSTRATE:	1 part loam, 1 part leaf mold, 1 part sharp sand and ½ part crushed charcoal.
		OR! use equal parts of gereral purpose potting soil and sharp sand.
		To each gallon pailfull of either mixture add:
		- 1 tablespoon of bone meal
		- 1 tablespoon of ground lime-stone
								
LIGHT: 		Prefers bright indirect or curtain-filtered sunlight.
		Or where only artificial light is available, be sure to provide 
		at least 400 foot-candles.
			
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 50 - 55°F (10 - 13°C)
		Day = 68 - 72°F (20 - 22°C)

WATERING: 	Spring - Fall:	Allow soil to become moderately dry between thorough 
				waterings.
		Winter:	Water only enough to prevent the leaves from shriveling.
		
FERTILIZING: 	Wait until the following spring to fertilize new plants. 
		Mature plants - fertilize twice a month from spring - midsummer using
			general houseplant fertilizer diluted to half its minimum 
			recommended strength.
			Do not feed the rest of the year.

PROPAGATING:	Propagate at any season from stem cuttings or planting the small tubers.

REPOTTING:	Any season.
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