Cynanchum pierrieri Crassulaceae Protect from frost (it isn't

Protect from frost (it isn't as frost tolerant as the better known Ferocactus species)

New growth is greenish but soon colors up

It seems to have thicker darker yellow spines

This is a slow growing species

It is leafless and produces long blue-green stems with dark patterned markings

Cynanchum pierrieri Crassulaceae Protect from frost (it isn'tCynanchum pierrieri Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). This Ceropegia relative has stiff gray green stems and small yellow and white flowers. Plant is best grown in a hanging pot as it makes long hanging stems. Easy to grow. Use a well draining mix and water when the soil is nearly dry. Water very little or not at all in the winter as it can be rot prone if kept moist during dormancy. This plant likes more shade than most succulents and can be grown