Vine or creeper plant - Plant Encyclopedia Results (Page 3)

Very attractive ever-blooming vine with bright yellow trumpet-like flowers. Night-scented flowers year-round. Allamanda is perennial in tropical climates and may be treated as an annual or brought inside during cold weather and replanted after danger of frost. The plant has milky sap and is considered poisonous; all parts are highly cathartic. Grows well in most soils, but becomes chlorotic in very alkaline conditions. In areas where there is seasonal change, keep fairly dry during winter and prune in spring before growth begins. It may be desirable to prune annually in any case to control for size.

Allamanda sp. Alba (Allamanda Blanca) is a beautiful and large shrub, measuring 5-10 ft tall, and is native to Thailand. Although usually seen as a vine or creeper, it can also be grown in a pot, hence making it suitable even in colder regions. It needs full sun and regular water, but not too much. It produces gorgeous, white, off-white flowers which have an almost too sweet, but pleasant odor. The downside? These flowers are also a bit irritating, so it's best to enjoy their sight from a safe distance.

These flowers attract butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds and thus have become a favored nectar source for them. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 but should not be exposed to below 20 Fahrenheit. It's also easy to manage, as it requires regular pruning to keep in shape and create a shapely look. Allamanda sp. Alba (Allamanda Blanca) is a great addition to any garden. Its attractive flowers and low maintenance means any gardener is sure to enjoy this plant!

A beautiful variety with delicate light cream flowers. An eye-stopper! A tropical deeply twining vine with whorled leaves and large, trumpet shaped flowers. Prickly seed pods follow the flowers with winged seeds that fly about when the pod dries and breaks open. Allamanda is perennial in tropical climates and may be treated as an annual or brought inside during cold weather and replanted after danger of frost. The plant has milky sap and is considered poisonous; all parts are highly cathartic (hence the botanical name). Grows well in most soils, but becomes chlorotic in very alkaline conditions. Train up a trellis, tree, or side of a building where there is support. In areas where there is seasonal change, keep fairly dry during winter and prune in spring before growth begins. It may be desirable to prune annually in any case to control for size.

Native to Tropical America, Allamanda williamsii or golden trumpet vine is a beautiful ever-blooming vine, which produces bright yellow or orange double trumpet-like flowers. Its flower is fragrant and blooms all year round. This plant has a milky white sap, which can be irritating, and should be handled with caution when pruning.

Golden trumpet vine can be grown in a variety of soil types, in USDA zones 9 to 11. The plant grows best in semi-shaded conditions and needs to be watered regularly. If it is planted in a cold region and grown in pots, it needs to protected from frost and cold winds and should be taken indoors during the winter. It should not be fertilized during the winter months but can be cut back if necessary.

The vine typically withstands heat and humidity and also adapts to varied soil conditions. It can also be grown in containers. When planting in a container, it may require additional pruning and frequent watering to maintain its height and keep the soil moist.

Overall, the golden trumpet vine grows well in most places, provided it is given the right amount of care. Its bright and cheerful flowers make it an ideal choice for brightening up a garden and adding color.

Ampelopsis is a vigorous, woody, deciduous, tendril-climbing vine which is somewhat similar in habit to wild grape vines and will typically grow 15-25'.

Anthurium longissimum is a beautiful plant native to Central America and South America. A type of vine or creeper, this plant can reach great heights when fully mature. While Anthurium longissimum is hardy and can survive in a variety of climates, it thrives primarily in USDA Zones 9-11.

This plant prefers semi-shade, making it a good choice for warm climates. It is an epiphyte, which means it relies on air alone for nutrition, not soil. It is one of the few plants that can survive without a rooted potting substrate. To plant Anthurium longissimum, you can hang it in a pot, hang it in a tree, or place it on a wall with substrate to keep it in place.

Anthurium longissimum loves regular water, and should be watered weekly or so to ensure the soil is kept just moist. This plant is known for its ornamental foliage and shape, making it a great choice for any garden.

In regions that experience cold weather, Anthurium longissimum should be grown in a container. Choose a good quality, well draining potting mix to create the ideal environment for your plant. To keep the soil from drying out more quickly, adding a few handfuls of perlite can help. Additionally, it is important to move a pot of Anthurium longissimum to a sheltered area during cold weather, such as a porch or garage. This will help to keep it from freezing and provide a more stable environment.

Anthurium scandens is known from southern Mexico and the West Indies to southern Brazil, ranging from sea level to 2,700 m. This is the most widespread aroid in the New World and, doubtless, the most ecologically diverse as well, occurring in tropical moist, premontane wet, tropical wet, premontane rain, and lower montane rain forest life zones. This is a creeping epiphytic aroid with a aerial roots along the stem. Produces small clumps of pale lavender to almost while berries.

Antigonon leptopus is an attractive ornamental plant that easily climbs with its tendrils, over arbors, walls, or tree branches to a height of up to 40 feet. The succulent vine or creeper native to Mexico and Central America produces an abundance of small, lantern-shaped flowers in shades of white, off-white and pink that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It has very dense glossy green foliage, which is perfect for use as a ground cover or screening plants.

Growing Antigonon leptopus requires ground that is well-drained, slightly acidic and moisture retentive. The plant prefers full sun to semi-shade, and thrives in hot, dry climates. When planting in cold areas, it is best to keep the plant in a pot and bring it indoors during the cold season. The plant requires regular watering and dormant season irrigation to ensure continued growth. However, it does not favour very wet soil and there should be plenty of air circulating around its roots. To ensure bright and frequent blooms, it is best to avoid excess fertilizer, as this can cause excessive vegetative growth which suppresses flowering.

Antigonon leptopus is also known to be a tough and resilient plant, able to withstand even salty, seaside environments and mature plants can survive short periods of cold temperatures down to 30s F. An important point to note is that the Mexican Coral Vine is somewhat invasive, so it is worth keeping an eye on to make sure it does not take over other parts of the garden! Overall, with adequate light and the right moisture levels, Antigonon leptopus can be a wonderful addition to any garden.

A bold and distinct twining evergreen climber or robust twining shrub having racemes of fragrant white or pink flowers with flat spreading terminal petals that trap nocturnal moths and hold them until dawn. Flowers all summer. The foliage is a light grey green and the plant can be kept back by pruning. After a long hot summer, large green pod like curious fruits are carried. Sometimes referred to as the cruel plant due to the moths that pollinate it being held onto by the flowers and only being released the following day. Only suitable for sunny spots in warmer counties or conservatory where the scent is more noticeable.