{"product_id":"matelea-gonolobus-cyclophyllus","title":"Matelea Gonolobus cyclophyllus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatelea cyclophylla\u003c\/em\u003e goes by the common name Milk Vines. It belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family and is a native of Mexico. The heart-shaped green foliage covers the caudex that grows to about 2 cm in height and a vine that grows to almost 2 meters. The burgundy or brown flowers are unusually pretty as well as symmetrical and grow well from Spring to Summer, the blooming season. The winter-dormant slow-growing frost-hardy succulent grows well in partial shade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGonolobus cyclophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e is a slow-growing houseplant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Spring till Summer, during the blooming season, the plant bears burgundy or brown colored flowers in the shape of a bat sea star.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA key aspect of\u003cem\u003e Matelea cyclophylla\u003c\/em\u003e care is watering. However, the plant does not prefer a lot of water, especially when there are no leaves. The plant will rot to death in such a condition. It, during the growing season, needs frequent watering. However, during the dormant season, the plant should be kept dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis succulent requires well-drained soil. Use a porous soil mix for best growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilk Vines are frost-hardy. The hardiness zone is 10a. The temperature range for impressive growth is between 30 °F to 35 °F (-1.1 °C to +1.7 °C).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe light requirement of \u003cem\u003eGonolobus cyclophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e is partial shade. The caudex should be shaded while the leaves should get a good amount of sunlight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed propagation is the best for healthy \u003cem\u003eGonolobus cyclophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e succulents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing on limestone cliffs, \u003cem\u003eMatelea cyclophylla\u003c\/em\u003e in their native region can get invisible. They camouflage in the dry season and cannot be spotted by amateurs. Get this interesting variety now!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot (dormant)","offer_id":67681734394019,"sku":"uvc1791980257165","price":16.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3302\/3395\/files\/matelea-gonolobus-cyclophyllus_1.jpg?v=1791980264","url":"https:\/\/stillfoldclad.shop\/products\/matelea-gonolobus-cyclophyllus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}