Cynanchum pierrieri Crassulaceae They are the long arms

They are the long arms that make up this plant

Please note that the close up pictures show the color variation this variety displays depending on growing conditions

This is a slow growing species

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

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

Cynanchum pierrieri Crassulaceae They are the long armsCynanchum 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