Jade vine.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Difficile

Type de plante

Vine

Lumière

Bright indirect light

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

18 meters

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 10 à 12

Floraison

Late winter to spring

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Engrais

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

Repot when the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Sol

Rich, well draining organic soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

15 à 30°C

Humidité

70 à 90%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, long lived in ideal tropical conditions

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

No specific skin irritants are known.

Allergènes aéroportés

No notable airborne allergens are associated with this plant.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

3 à 18m

Envergure

2 à 6m

Feuilles

dark green, evergreen

Fleurs

jade green, blue green, 5 à 10cm

Fruits

green, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed

Quand planter

spring, summer

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• Oiseau de paradis — They share similar requirements for warmth and high light.
• Chinese hibiscus — They provide a tropical aesthetic that complements the vine.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Fabaceae

Genre

Strongylodon

Ordre

Fabales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Philippines rainforests

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

bats

Utilisations

ornamental vine, botanical garden display

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.