Hawaiian baby woodrose.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Perennial vine

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 5 à 10 jours

Taille adulte

10 to 30 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

Provide a sturdy trellis for this climber to wrap around as it grows quickly. Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet. Ensure the plant gets plenty of warmth to keep it happy and thriving.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back long stems to manage size and encourage bushier growth.

Rempotage

Move to a larger container once the roots begin to circle the pot.

Sol

Well draining, rich organic soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

15 à 35°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Sécurité

Humains

All parts of the plant are considered toxic if ingested, particularly the seeds.

Animaux

This plant is considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.

Enfants

Keep this plant away from children due to the high toxicity of the seeds and potential for skin irritation.

Allergènes de contact

The fine hairs on the leaves can cause mechanical skin irritation.

Allergènes aéroportés

The fine hairs may cause respiratory irritation if inhaled during handling.

Comestibilité

The seeds contain potent psychoactive alkaloids and should never be ingested.

Comment l'identifier

• Large heart shaped leaves
• Silvery hairs on leaf undersides
• Trumpet shaped purple flowers
• Woody stems on mature plants

Hauteur

3 à 9m

Envergure

2 à 5m

Feuilles

green, silver, evergreen

Fleurs

purple, lavender, white, 5 à 8cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes à surveiller

• Mealybugs · Small sap sucking insects that hide in the leaf axils.
• Root rot · Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, summer

Provide a very strong, permanent support structure as this vine becomes quite heavy with age.

Bonnes associations

• Hibiscus de Chine · They share similar tropical requirements and provide a nice color contrast.
• Bougainvillea spectabilis · Both plants enjoy full sun and heat.

Espèces similaires

• Ipomée pourpre · It is a related vine with similar flower shapes.

Science

Famille

Convolvulaceae

Genre

Argyreia

Ordre

Solanales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Indian subcontinent

Préservation

Not currently of conservation concern.

This vine thrives in tropical forests by climbing over other vegetation to reach sunlight.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ornamental vine, privacy screen

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need a trellis?

Yes, it is a vigorous climber that requires a sturdy support structure.

Can I grow it indoors?

It is difficult to grow indoors unless you have a very large, bright, and humid sunroom.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Argyreia comes from the Greek word for silver, referring to the silvery leaf undersides, while nervosa refers to the prominent leaf veins.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly known as the Hawaiian Baby Woodrose.
• The vine can grow very quickly in optimal tropical conditions.
• It belongs to the morning glory family.

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