Vine or creeper plant - Plant Encyclopedia Results (Page 58)

The Vitis rotundifolia, or Muscadine Grape is a deciduous plant native to North America, ranging from Delaware south to Florida, west to Kansas and Mexico. Muscadines are a sturdy vine or creeper with deeply dented evergreen leaves, producing small clusters of small, firm, juicy and sweet fruits that can range in color from bronze to dark purple to black when ripe. They have a skin sufficiently tough that biting a small hole in the skin to suck out the pulp inside is often necessary in order to eat the raw fruit.

The uses of the muscadine grape are diverse and delightful. Fresh muscadines can be eaten as is, or used to make jelly, jams, pies and other treats. They can also be juiced and made into wine. Furthermore, consuming muscadine grapes has many health benefits, as they are high in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and E and manganese. Muscadine wines and juices also boast other benefits such as relief from colds and flu.

For those looking to grow their own muscadine grapes, they need plenty of sun with good air drainage. Plant will grow in USDA Zone 5-9. When grown in northern climates, muscadines make great plants for container gardening, as long as they are provided with regular water.

Muscadine grapes are a delicious, healthy and versatile North American native. Not only can these grapes be eaten fresh, they can also be used to make juices, jellies and wines that are great for everything from a sweet wine to a health tonic. With some regular watering and plenty of sun, these hardy vines will bear a bounty of delicious grapes.

Vitis is a genus of about 60 species of vining plants. The grape is usually a woody vine, climbing by means of tendrils (modified branches) and when untrained often reaching a length of 17 metres (56 feet) or more. In arid regions it may form an almost erect shrub. The leaves are alternate, palmately lobed, and always tooth-edged. Small greenish flowers, in clusters, precede the fruit, which varies in color from almost black to green, red, and amber.

The plants are valued for their decorative foliage, often coloring brightly in autumn; their ability to clothe walls, pergolas and arches, thus providing shade; and their fruits, which may be eaten as dessert or provide the basis for homemade wines.

Vitis vinifera (Wine grape) is a gorgeous vine that flourishes in full sun, making it an excellent addition to any sunny spot in your garden. This plant is deciduous and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It requires regular watering once a week during warmer months, but only needs moderate watering in cooler weather. The plant is mature and cold hardy in USDA Zone: 6-10.

The fruit is small, round, with thin skin and juicy flesh. It comes in a range of colors from green and yellow to dark-red, and is popular for producing delicious wines, jams/jellies, juice, and soda. The fruit is also packed with health benefits, containing vitamins A, B, and C as well as magnesium, calcium, and iron. It is renowned for being rich in antioxidants and for its ability to strengthen the immune system.

There are currently more than 5000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, though only a few are of commercial significance for wine and table grape production.

Wisteria frutescens are the smallest racemes produced by any Wisteria. It is considered shade tolerant, but will flower only when exposed to partial or full sun.

Wisteria 'Amethyst Falls' comes from a premium plant breeding program and as a result exhibits a less aggressive and slightly smaller Wisteria than others of the genus. Many bonsai artists employ American wisteria for its manageably-sized flowers, and it is charming as a woodland flowering vine.

Species: Wisteria sinensis, Wisteria floribunda, Wisteria frutescens, Wisteria macrostachya. Vigorous, showy, woody ornamental vines that can climb trees, apparently limited only by the height of the tree, and have been observed to reach 65 feet. Unlike American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens), which flowers June through August, exotic wisterias flower in the springtime (April-May) and produce a velvety seed pod. The fuzzy brown seed pods are 4-6 inches long, narrowed toward the base, with constrictions between the seeds. Stems of the exotic wisterias can grow to 15 inches in diameter in older plants. White-barked Japanese wisteria vines twine clockwise around the host plant and Chinese wisteria twines counter-clockwise. Fragrant, violet to blue-violet flowers, occur in showy, pendulous clusters that hang gracefully from the twining stems. Exotic wisterias are long-lived, some vines surviving 50 years or more.

Xerosicyos danguyi is a climbing vine with cylindrical stems and thick succulent round leaves up to 2 inches across with long tendrils for climbing. Xerosicyos danguyi need warm to hot temperatures and at least 4 hours of full sun per day with a well-drained soil.

Xerosicyos perrieri, also known as Xerosicyos, is an ornamental evergreen vine or creeper native to Madagascar. This vine has dark green and elliptic to orbicular leaves, measuring up to 0.4 inch long. Xerosicyos thrives in semi-shade, and requires a soil rich in organic matter with a slightly acidic PH. The vine is suitable for cooler climates as it is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Xerosicyos is a versatile vine and can be grown in a wide variety of different ways. It can be grown in the ground, in raised beds, and in containers in colder regions of the world with a bit more protection. It can also be grown against a wall and those who prefer a more organic look can use a trellis or bamboo canes to support the Xerosicyos.

When planting Xerosicyos in your garden, make sure to space 3 to 4 feet apart. The vine should be watered regularly and has higher water requirements during the summer when it is in full growth. Since Xerosicyos is fast-growing, you may need to prune it in order to keep it at an appropriate height.

Xerosicyos perrieri is an eye-catching addition to any garden with its dramatic ornamental foliage and its ability to attach itself easily to a wall. It is a drought-tolerant plant and low-maintenance, although it does require regular pruning to keep it in a manageable size. Growing in a pot in a colder climate will require a bit more protection from cold weather and double mulching. Make sure that the pot has adequate drainage and water regularly during the warmer months.

This stunning perennial vine can add a touch of rustic charm to any garden and is a great addition for creating a focal point. With its robust and fast-growing characteristic, Xerosicyos perrieri is a low-maintenance vine suitable for all types of gardeners.

Xerosicyos pubescens is a dioecious perennial, caudiciform plant, forming a large caudex from which creeper deciduous vines characterized by tendrils emerge. The leaves are lobed, finely hairy, and semi-succulent and die back in the dry season and during prolonged periods of drought.