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Africa

Vines that trace their roots to Africa.

14 vines
String of Hearts plant
Ceropegia woodii

String of Hearts

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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String of Needles plant
Ceropegia linearis ssp. woodii

String of Needles

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....

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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String of Dolphins plant
Curio × peregrinus

String of Dolphins

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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String of Fishhooks plant
Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’

String of Fishhooks

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 spp. plant
Dioscorea elephantipes

Dioscorea spp.

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 plant
Curio rowleyanus

String of Pearls

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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String of Bananas plant
Curio radicans

String of Bananas

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 plant
Senecio tamoides

Senecio Tamoides

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...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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String of Watermelons plant
Curio herreanus

String of Watermelons

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 plant
Thunbergia alata

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

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...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Climbing Onion plant
Bowiea volubilis

Climbing Onion

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 (Madagascar Jasmine) plant
Stephanotis floribunda

Stephanotis (Madagascar Jasmine)

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....

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Clerodendrum Thomsoniae plant
Clerodendrum thomsoniae

Clerodendrum Thomsoniae

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...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Senecio Macroglossus plant
Senecio macroglossus

Senecio Macroglossus

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,...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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