Vines that trace their roots to Africa.
14 vinesPlants from Africa can vary widely, but this collection gives you a practical starting point: compare light exposure, watering rhythm, humidity tolerance, and growth habit before choosing a vine for your home. Small origin collections are kept for browsing context, while broader care decisions should come from the individual plant profiles.
Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts) Care & Growing Guide Overview Ceropegia woodii , commonly known as the String of Hearts , is a trailing succulent-like vine prized for its delicate, heart-shaped leaves...
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Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii (String of Needles) Care Guide Overview Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii , commonly known as the String of Needles , is a trailing succulent vine native to South Africa....
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String of Dolphins (Curio × peregrinus) Care Guide Overview Curio × peregrinus , commonly known as the String of Dolphins , is a rare and charming succulent hybrid native to South Africa....
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Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’ (String of Fishhooks) Care Guide Overview Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’ , commonly known as the String of Fishhooks , is a trailing succulent prized for its cascading stems adorned with...
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Dioscorea elephantipes (Elephant’s Foot) Care & Growing Guide Overview Dioscorea elephantipes , commonly known as Elephant’s Foot, Turtle Back, or Hottentot Bread, is a unique caudiciform plant native to the arid regions...
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String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus) Care & Growing Guide Overview Curio rowleyanus , commonly known as String of Pearls , is a trailing succulent prized for its unique, bead-like foliage and cascading...
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Curio radicans (String of Bananas) Care & Growing Guide Overview Curio radicans , commonly known as the String of Bananas , is a trailing succulent native to Southern Africa. Recognized for its...
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Senecio tamoides (Golden Shower Vine) Care & Growing Guide Overview Senecio tamoides , commonly known as the Golden Shower Vine In its native habitat, Senecio tamoides thrives in warm, sunny conditions and...
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Curio herreanus (String of Watermelons) Care Guide Overview Curio herreanus , commonly known as the String of Watermelons , is a trailing succulent prized for its distinctive, bead-like foliage patterned with translucent...
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Black-Eyed Susan Vine ( Thunbergia alata ) Care Guide Overview The Black-Eyed Susan Vine ( Thunbergia alata ) is a fast-growing, flowering climber native to Eastern Africa. Known for its cheerful, five-petaled...
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Bowiea volubilis (Climbing Onion) Care & Growing Guide Overview Bowiea volubilis , commonly known as the Climbing Onion or Sea Onion , is a unique bulbous plant native to eastern and southern...
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Stephanotis floribunda (Madagascar Jasmine) Care Guide Overview Stephanotis floribunda , commonly known as Madagascar jasmine or bridal wreath, is a tropical, evergreen vine prized for its clusters of waxy, white, fragrant flowers....
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Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Bleeding Heart Vine) Care Guide Overview Clerodendrum thomsoniae , commonly known as the Bleeding Heart Vine Identification & Growth Habit Clerodendrum thomsoniae is a woody, twining vine that can climb...
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Senecio macroglossus (Wax Ivy) Care & Growing Guide Overview Senecio macroglossus , commonly known as Wax Ivy or Natal Ivy, is a vigorous trailing or climbing perennial vine native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique,...
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