Ceropegia Sandersonii《降落伞》

🌿 Why You’ll Love It:

• Unique green “parachute” flowers with an exotic, sculptural look

• Fast-growing vines that climb or trail

• Perfect for trellises, hanging baskets, or plant shelves

• Easy to propagate and fun to grow

• A rare collector’s piece with year-round interest

🌿 Ceropegia sandersonii (Parachute Plant / Umbrella Plant) – Care Tips

Ceropegia sandersonii is a fascinating trailing succulent vine, nicknamed the Parachute Plant or Umbrella Plant due to its unique, balloon-like green flowers with umbrella-shaped tops. It’s a member of the milkweed family and is prized for both its ornamental foliage and striking blooms.

✨ Key Features

• Eye-catching parachute-shaped flowers with translucent green petals

• Glossy, heart-shaped leaves on long, trailing vines

• Great for hanging baskets, trellises, or shelves

☀️ Light

• Loves bright, indirect light

• Tolerates some gentle morning sun

• Too little light may reduce flowering

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil is dry

• Prefers to dry slightly between waterings

• Reduce watering in cooler months—avoid root rot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in warm temps (18–30°C / 65–86°F)

• Enjoys moderate humidity, but adapts to normal indoor conditions

• Protect from cold below 10°C (50°F)

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use well-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Pot should have drainage holes

• Repot every 2–3 years to refresh soil

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer

• Avoid heavy feeding in autumn and winter

✂️ Maintenance & Propagation

• Prune to control length and encourage bushiness

• Easily propagated by stem cuttings in water or soil

• Flowers may attract tiny pollinators—harmless and part of its charm

🐾 Caution

• Mildly toxic if ingested – keep away from curious pets or children

Add a touch of botanical wonder and whimsical charm to your collection with Ceropegia sandersonii—a plant that’s truly in a league of its own.