Araujia sericifera Cruel plant (Asclepiadaceae) Evergreen climber

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Araujia sericifera
Cruel plant
Evergreen climber
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The Araujia sericifera plant species is found in S. America. Naturalized in S.W. Europe It is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cruel plant.

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Latin Name:  Araujia sericifera
Common Name:  Cruel plant
Family:  Asclepiadaceae
Author:  Brot.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy sea shores in S.W. Europe[50, 74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. The seed can be sown at any time of the year if the greenhouse is heated[134]. Germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 20°c according to one report whilst another says that it takes 1 - 6 months at 25°c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of mature wood of the current seasons growth, late autumn in a frame[1].

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