(Strongylodon macrobotrys Plants)
(photos are of our mother vine)
This famous vine is a tropical rainforest species originally from the Philippines, it has aquamarine
coloured flowers, sharing thatfeature with only two other plants in the world! It is an evergreen vine with thick, woody stemreaching lengths of 25 metres in good conditions.
Rare and endangered the luminous flower of this vine glows like jade in the night to attract bats;
its natural pollinators. A joy to see in bloom.
The perfect pièce de résistance to any garden.
Flowering normally takes place from Spring to early Summer but though not
always adhered to. Flowers are turquoise and claw shaped, each flower being 7 - 13 cm long
large hanging clusters up to 1.5 metres in length.
It is often grown on a pergola which allows dozens of pendulous blooms to cascade from, the
Vines will not tolerate frosts.
A limited quantity of seed grown Vines available of this desirable warm house
jungle climber seeds only occasionally harvested from our giant specimen plant
in the Quinta de boa vista (Orchids), Madeira. (photos #3-6)
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Supplied as : 1 fresh healthy seed grown plant. 1-1-5 meters of growth +-
They are wrapped, and carefully boxed, grow in good soil and keep lightly moist.
This climber needs warmth and some humidity year round.
Make sure you can provide the correct conditions
greenhouse or similar.
Please read care descriptions that are available on-line to ensure the plant
will perform well.
Tracked registered Airmail to Europe,
(discounted postage for multiples)