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๐ŸŒฑ Jade Vine

๐Ÿ”ฌ Strongylodon macrobotrys ยท ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Family: Fabaceae ยท ๐ŸŒ Origin: Philippines

๐ŸŽจ Color Palette

Turquoise
Red
Egyptian Blue

About Jade Vine

Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as the Jade Vine, is a tropical woody vine native to the Philippines. It features pendulous clusters of jade-green to turquoise flowers that are highly ornamental and prized in tropical gardens. The plant is typically grown as a perennial climber in suitable climates and can require warm, humid conditions and sturdy supports.

๐ŸŒฑ Detailed Care Guide

โ˜€๏ธ Light: ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Partial Sun
๐Ÿ’ง Watering: surface
๐Ÿ’ฆ Humidity: 80%
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature: Ideal: 25ยฐC โ€ข Min: 18ยฐC โ€ข Max: 34ยฐC
โš™๏ธ Maintenance: โšก Moderate

๐Ÿ“ Growth & Structure

๐Ÿ“ Height: 600 cm
โ†”๏ธ Wingspan: 400 cm
๐Ÿ”„ Life Cycle: perennial
๐Ÿƒ Foliage: evergreen
๐ŸŒฟ Seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter

๐Ÿ“… Phenology

๐ŸŒฑ Sowing: march, april, may
๐ŸŒธ Flowering: may, june, july
๐ŸŽ Fruiting: november, december

๐ŸŒ Ecology

๐ŸŒฟ Biodiversity Role: melliferous
๐Ÿฆ‹ Pollinators: bird

โœจ Usage & Benefits

  • ornamental

โš ๏ธ Safety & Traits

๐Ÿ‘ค Human Toxicity: non toxic
๐Ÿพ Pet Toxicity: non toxic

๐ŸŒฑ Propagation

๐ŸŒฐ Sowing Method: tray
๐Ÿชด Transplanting: โœ…
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Needs Staking: โœ…

๐Ÿ“ Expert Advice

๐ŸŒฑ Soil Advice:

Provide rich, well-drained soil with high organic matter; avoid waterlogged conditions.

๐ŸŒพ Sowing Advice:

Seed germination is slow and warm; sow in a sterile medium, keep soil consistently moist and warm (24โ€“28ยฐC). If using cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in warm, humid conditions and root with rooting hormone.

๐Ÿงช Fertilizer Advice:

Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season; switch to a potassium-rich formula when flower buds appear; avoid over-fertilization.

๐Ÿ‚ Mulching Advice:

Apply a 2โ€“5 cm layer of organic mulch to conserve moisture and regulate temperature; refresh annually.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Staking Advice:

Provide sturdy support and train the Jade Vine to a trellis or pergola; it is a vigorous climber requiring regular maintenance to guide growth and ensure flower quality.

โœ‚๏ธ Pruning:

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood and guide shoots to trellis; avoid heavy pruning that reduces flowering.

Tags: #tropical#climber#ornamental#flowering#rare

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