Ceropegia linearis

String of Needles (Ceropegia linearis) is a houseplant in the Apocynaceae family, native to BR. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2000 and 6000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 18 days, temperatures of 10–35°C, and about 25% humidity. ASPCA pet-toxicity data has not been verified for this species; treat it as unknown. It is also known as Heartleaf Lanternvine.

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? Not Verified

Toxic to Cats? Not Verified

Clinical Symptoms:

Toxicity not verified against ASPCA — treat as unknown.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect

Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux

Maximum Light Tolerance 6000 Lux

Watering Frequency Every 18 Days

Temperature Envelope 10°C – 35°C

Ideal Ambient Humidity 25% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 7150667

Native Biogeographical Range BR; Cape Provinces; Eswatini; KwaZulu-Natal; Mozambique; SE; SE-Kenya; Tanzania;...

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