Hanging - Ceropegia linearis Merel - Variegated String of Needles

Pot Size - 14cm

Ceropegia linearis ‘Merel’ – Variegated String of Needles 🌿🤍💚✨

The Ceropegia linearis ‘Merel’, also known as the Variegated String of Needles, is a rare and elegant trailing succulent admired for its fine, elongated leaves streaked with silvery-white and soft green tones. Its delicate vines create a graceful, cascading effect — perfect for hanging planters or high shelves where its beauty can spill downward.

Key Features:

✔ Fine, needle-like variegated leaves with silver and green tones

✔ Elegant trailing growth – perfect for hanging baskets

✔ Drought-tolerant and easy to care for

✔ Compact roots and fast growth make it great for propagation

✔ A collector’s favourite for its refined, minimalist beauty

Care Instructions:

Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light or a few hours of gentle morning sun. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.

Watering: Water sparingly; allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering can cause root rot.

Humidity: Adapts well to normal indoor humidity; no extra misting needed.

Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix.

Feeding: Fertilise every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted succulent feed.

Temperature: Ideal range is 18–26°C; protect from cold drafts and frost.

Growth: Fast-growing trailing habit, reaching 60–100 cm indoors.

🌿 Tip: For a fuller look, gently trim and replant cuttings back into the pot — your Ceropegia linearis ‘Merel’ will reward you with a lush, cascading display.