Bewildered Greeny

Jade Vine

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Jade vine is native to the Philippines where it grows in tropical rain forests. 
The aquamarine color of jade vine's flowers is nearly unique in the plant kingdom. Hanging amidst lush tropical foliage, the flowers are practically luminescent. Jade vine is an evergreen twining vine with thick woody stems an inch or more in diameter and growing to 70 ft (21.3 m) or more in length. Jade vine is cultivated in Hawaii for the flowers which are used in leis.

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Plant Care

Culture
Jade vine grows best in neutral to acidic soils.
Light: Grow jade vine in full sun with some shade at midday. It performs best where its roots are in the shade and its top in the sun.
Moisture: Water freely during the growing season and sparingly in winter.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 10 - 11. Jade vine is a tropical liana that does not tolerate frost. Maintain winter temperatures at 60ºF (15.6ºC) or above.
Propagation: Pieces of semiripe stem can be rooted with bottom heat. Seed should be sown as soon as ripe at 80ºF (26.7ºC) or above.