Scientific Name: Raphionacme flanaganii Schltr.
Synonym: Raphionacme flanagani
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10b-12 Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) Growth Habits: Deciduous tuberous rooted vine; large light colored caudex which can be raised for effect; dark green slightly glossy leaves 3 to 6 inches long (7.5-15 cm) with fuzzy undersides Watering Needs: Regular water when in leaf, needs fast draining mix, rots easily |
Best grown with root exposed after several years
Blooming Habits:
Green flowers with three lobed corona.
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