Jade vine.

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Nivel de cuidados

Difícil

Tipo de planta

Vine

Luz

Bright indirect light

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

18 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 10 a 12

Floración

Late winter to spring

Cuidados

Provide a sturdy trellis or arbor for the vine to climb as it grows quite large. Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain high humidity to mimic its native rainforest home. Watch for yellowing leaves which often signal that the plant is too dry or lacks sufficient humidity.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back long stems after flowering to keep the vine manageable.

Trasplante

Repot when the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Rich, well draining organic soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

15 a 30°C

Humedad

70 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, long lived in ideal tropical conditions

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic, but ingestion of any part is not recommended.

Niños

The large, heavy flower clusters could pose a minor hazard if pulled down by a small child.

Alérgenos por contacto

No specific skin irritants are known.

Alérgenos en el aire

No notable airborne allergens are associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

The seeds and pods are not considered edible and may cause digestive distress.

Cómo identificarla

• Striking turquoise, claw shaped flowers
• Large, trifoliate glossy green leaves
• Long, pendulous flower racemes
• Woody, vigorous climbing stems

Altura

3 a 18m

Anchura

2 a 6m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

jade green, blue green, 5 a 10cm

Frutos

green, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains waterlogged for too long.
• Spider mites — Tiny pests that thrive in dry, warm conditions.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer

Cuidados en invierno

Keep the plant in a warm, frost free environment with high humidity throughout the winter months.

En maceta

It is not suitable for standard containers due to its massive size and extensive root system.

Group this vine with other tropical plants that appreciate consistent moisture and high humidity.

Buenas compañeras

• Ave del paraíso — They share similar requirements for warmth and high light.
• Chinese hibiscus — They provide a tropical aesthetic that complements the vine.

Especies parecidas

• Chinese wisteria — Both are vigorous woody vines with hanging flower clusters.

Ciencia

Familia

Fabaceae

Género

Strongylodon

Orden

Fabales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Philippines rainforests

Conservación

This species is considered vulnerable in the wild due to habitat destruction and deforestation.

It grows as a woody vine in tropical rainforests, climbing high into the canopy to reach sunlight.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

bats

Usos

ornamental vine, botanical garden display

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow this indoors?

It is extremely difficult to grow indoors due to its massive size and need for high humidity.

Why is it called jade vine?

It is named for the striking, translucent blue green color of its flowers.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Strongylodon comes from Greek for round tooth, while the species name refers to its large flower clusters.

Bueno saberlo

• The flowers hang in clusters that can reach up to 3 meters in length.
• It is a member of the pea family.
• The specific name macrobotrys means large cluster.
• It is notoriously difficult to grow outside of tropical climates.