Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine)
Strongylodon macrobotrys flower with unique teal curved petals hanging near deep green leaves
Blue jade in Top Tropicals garden
Botanical name: Strongylodon macrobotrys
Common names: Turquoise Jade Vine, Blue Jade Vine
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Philippines
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingFlowers have a beautiful seagreen/turquoise color that is almost beyond description. This color is extremely rare in the plant world. The bloom is a pendant, clustered birds beak like inflorescence up to 4 1/2 ft. long and puts on a spectacular show when in bloom. Often used in Lei making. Can be grown indoors. The hue is probably the rarest in the world of flowers. A vigorous grower once established, it can reach 30-40 ft tall, but is perfect for a pergola where the blooming clusters can hang down. Specimen vine. Blooming season: winter-spring. Cannot stand hard freeze or drought. Grows best in Zones 9-11. Young leaves had very dark, almost black color. As the leaf matures, it turns deep green.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise flower cluster held by a person against green foliage
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise claw-shaped flower clusters hanging from a thick woody branch
Strongylodon macrobotrys clusters of long curved teal flower shapes hanging from stems
Strongylodon macrobotrys teal flower cluster dangling downward from a vine stem
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) hanging in long clusters with unique curved, claw-like turquoise petals
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise flowers hang in a dense downward cluster with leaves
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise flower cluster hanging down from thick wooden vine branches
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) showing a long pendant cluster of teal claw-shaped flower parts.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) teal flowers hanging downward in a thick tropical cluster
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) hanging flower clusters against a backdrop of deep green foliage.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) hanging turquoise flower cluster surrounded by dense green foliage
Strongylodon macrobotrys foliage showing dark brown young leaves among light green older ones
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) dangling green fruit attached to a slender vine with foliage
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) plant with green leaves growing on a wooden support
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) hanging cluster of curved turquoise flower parts on vine
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) vine with clusters of turquoise flowers beside dark green leaves.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) with dangling blue-green flower clusters hanging from a wooden arbor structure.
Strongylodon macrobotrys teal flower clusters hanging from thin dark wooden vine stems
Strongylodon macrobotrys teal flower cluster dangling from a woody climbing vine stem
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) hanging in long clusters with vivid turquoise color and leaves.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise flower cluster with distinct claw-like petals in tight formation.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) hanging flower clusters in a thick group on a vine
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) brown fruit pod open with individual seeds scattered below.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) green fruit dangling from branch being held in human hand.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise claw-shaped flower hanging in large clusters from woody vine
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise flower cluster hanging down from dense green foliage
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) turquoise flower clusters hang in a downward bunch.
Strongylodon macrobotrys (Turquoise Jade Vine) fruit cut open revealing large brown seeds inside thick husks.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/strongylodon_macrobotrys.htm
Jade vine - this is a flower you need to see to appreciate! Flowers are a soft irredescent Jade blue-green and appear in summer for many months in long hanging racemes of amazing sickle-shaped pea blossoms.
Beautiful seagreen/turquoise color is almost beyond description, is the rarest in the world of flowers.
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Beautiful seagreen/turquoise color is almost beyond description, is the rarest in the world of flowers.
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot