Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to ovate with an acuminate apex and unlobed margin
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Opposite on a short petiole
Venation
Pinnate with obscure veins
Key Features
Thick, succulent texture with an elliptic shape and prominent acuminate tip
Description
Trailing or climbing evergreen vine with succulent stems and leaves, producing clusters of star-shaped, waxy pinkish-white flowers with red centers
Habitat
Epiphytic or lithophytic growing in bright, indirect light with well-draining, highly organic soil and high humidity
Native Range
Native to East Asia and Australia; widely cultivated globally as an indoor houseplant
Identified on 10/18/2026