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East Asia

Vines that trace their roots to East Asia.

14 vines
Rhaphidophora Decursiva plant
Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora Decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva Care & Growing Guide Overview Rhaphidophora decursiva is a striking tropical climbing plant native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, and Indochina. Known for its dramatic, deeply fenestrated mature leaves, it...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Hoya Carnosa plant
Hoya carnosa

Hoya Carnosa

Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) Care Guide Overview Hoya carnosa , commonly known as the wax plant or porcelain flower, is a long-lived, vining houseplant prized for its thick, glossy leaves and clusters...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Hoya Linearis plant
Hoya linearis

Hoya Linearis

Hoya linearis Care & Growing Guide Overview Hoya linearis is a distinctive trailing species in the Hoya genus, native to the mountainous regions of Nepal and China. Unlike many Hoyas with thick,...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Hoya Shepherdii plant
Hoya shepherdii

Hoya Shepherdii

Hoya shepherdii Care & Growing Guide Overview Hoya shepherdii , commonly known as the String Bean Hoya , is a distinctive trailing or climbing houseplant prized for its long, narrow leaves that...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Creeping Fig plant
Ficus pumila

Creeping Fig

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) Care & Growing Guide Overview Ficus pumila , commonly known as the Creeping Fig , is a fast-growing, evergreen vine native to East Asia. Valued for its ability...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Porcelain Flower plant
Hoya carnosa

Porcelain Flower

Hoya carnosa Care & Growing Guide Overview Hoya carnosa , commonly known as the wax plant or porcelain flower, is a long-lived, vining houseplant prized for its thick, glossy leaves and clusters...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Jasmine plant
Jasminum polyanthum

Jasmine

Jasminum polyanthum (Pink Jasmine) Care Guide Overview Jasminum polyanthum , commonly known as pink jasmine or winter jasmine, is a vigorous, fast-growing vine prized for its profusion of fragrant white flowers that...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Lonicera Japonica plant
Lonicera japonica

Lonicera Japonica

Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Care & Growing Guide Overview Lonicera japonica , commonly known as Japanese honeysuckle, is a vigorous trailing and climbing vine native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Thunbergia Grandiflora plant
Thunbergia grandiflora

Thunbergia Grandiflora

Thunbergia grandiflora (Bengal Clockvine) Care & Growing Guide Overview Thunbergia grandiflora , commonly known as the Bengal clockvine, blue trumpet vine, or skyflower, is a vigorous, evergreen climber prized for its cascading...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Trachelospermum Jasminoides plant
Trachelospermum jasminoides

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Trachelospermum jasminoides (Confederate Jasmine) Care Guide Overview Trachelospermum jasminoides , commonly known as Confederate jasmine or star jasmine, is a fragrant, evergreen climber native to China, Korea, and Japan . Despite its...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Clematis spp. plant
Clematis armandii

Clematis spp.

Clematis armandii Care & Growing Guide Overview Clematis armandii , commonly known as evergreen clematis or Armand clematis, is a vigorous, evergreen climbing vine native to China and northern Burma. Valued for...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Wisteria spp. plant
Wisteria sinensis

Wisteria spp.

Wisteria sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) Care & Growing Guide Overview Wisteria sinensis , commonly known as Chinese wisteria, is a vigorous, long-lived climbing vine native to China. Celebrated for its cascading clusters of...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Ampelopsis spp. plant
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata

Ampelopsis spp.

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (Porcelain Berry) Care & Growing Guide Overview Ampelopsis brevipedunculata , commonly known as the porcelain berry, is a vigorous climbing vine native to parts of East and Southeast Asia, including...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Tetrastigma Voinerianum plant
Tetrastigma voinerianum

Tetrastigma Voinerianum

Tetrastigma voinerianum (Lizard Plant) Care Guide Overview Tetrastigma voinerianum , commonly known as the lizard plant , is a vigorous tropical climber native to Laos and Vietnam. Its name comes from the...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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