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Zone 10 or higher Strongylodon macrobotrys is the tropical evergreen Jade Vine native to the Philippines in their humid rain forests
click pic to enlarge Jade Vine has a thick woody growth that twines around anything upright and has large attractive leaves as well. The Jade Vine can reach over 60 feet Blooms are in spring and summer. Here blooms are forming. Then, more advanced but not 100% Folks delight in the spectacular racemes ( bloom clusters). Here are some in hand Close-up HiRez bloom photos below
click pics to enlarge Clusters can hang from 3 to 5 feet in just one cluster alone. The unique aquamarine-jade color is highly appealing and not seen in other plants Neutral to acid soil is best. Plant outdoors in full sun in frost-free areas. Be certain of good moisture during the warm months Also spectacular is the rare Red Jade Vine, Camptosema grandiflora, or sometimes seen mis-listed as Mucuna bennettii
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