Rosary Vine
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CeropegiaVARIETIES: 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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