The candlestick flower (Ceropegia woodii) is probably one of the easiest indoor plants to look after and is therefore ideal for beginners. The plant, also offered under the name rose wine, belongs to the succulents and is very easy to propagate yourself. How to grow new candlestick flowers.

The candlestick flower is best propagated by cuttings

Two methods of propagating candlestick flowers

Candlestick flowers form small brood bulbs on their long shoots, in which seeds ripen - even if you only keep the plant indoors. You can easily propagate them with these seeds, just need a little patience.

Growing candlestick flowers from cuttings is even easier.

cut cuttings

  • cut cuttings
  • Let the cut ends dry a bit
  • Put the cuttings in the prepared potting soil
  • keep moderately moist
  • alternatively place the cuttings in a glass of water
  • Keep pots warm and bright
  • avoid direct sun

Chandelier flower cuttings can be cut throughout the growing season. Spring is particularly favorable.

Prepare normal garden soil as growing soil, which you mix with some sand. Allow the cut ends to dry for a day or two before sticking the shoots into the substrate.

Plant cuttings grown in a water glass in pots when the roots are about one to two centimeters long. Be careful when doing this, as the fine roots break quickly.

Grow candlestick flowers from bulbous bulbs

The light brown bracts form during the growing season, often right after flowering. Carefully snap them off.

Squeeze the corms into prepared pots of potting soil. Keep the soil moderately moist to prevent seed rot. It takes several weeks for the seeds to germinate and for the first tender roots and shoots to develop.

Once the seedlings have developed at least two pairs of leaves, you can transplant them into individual pots. Then continue to care for the candlestick flowers like adult plants.

A good location for candlestick flowers

Chandelier flowers like a very bright location. They usually do well in direct sun or partial shade. In the strong midday sun, however, there is a risk that the leaves will burn.

tips

There is no evidence that the candlestick flower is poisonous. To be on the safe side, you should place the plant away from children and pets. Occasionally candlestick sheds a few leaves and dried inflorescences that are better not to be swallowed.

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Vegetable garden