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Mexico & Central America

Vines that trace their roots to Mexico & Central America.

14 vines
Philodendron Verrucosum plant
Philodendron verrucosum

Philodendron Verrucosum

Philodendron verrucosum Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron verrucosum is a striking tropical aroid prized for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves marked with vivid green veins and deep burgundy undersides. Native to the...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Deliciosa plant
Monstera deliciosa

Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera deliciosa , also known as the Swiss cheese plant, is a tropical evergreen vine native to the rainforests of southern Mexico through Panama. Its...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Esqueleto plant
Monstera epipremnoides

Monstera Esqueleto

Monstera epipremnoides (Monstera Esqueleto) Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera epipremnoides , commonly referred to as Monstera Esqueleto, is a rare tropical aroid native to the lush rainforests of Costa Rica and...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Siltepecana plant
Monstera siltepecana

Monstera Siltepecana

Monstera siltepecana Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera siltepecana , commonly known as the Silver Monstera , is a rare and striking aroid native to the tropical forests of southern Mexico and...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Monstera Standleyana plant
Monstera standleyana

Monstera Standleyana

Monstera standleyana Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera standleyana is a striking, vining aroid native to the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama . Known for its elongated, glossy...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Anthurium Clarinervium plant
Anthurium clarinervium

Anthurium Clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium Care & Growing Guide Overview Anthurium clarinervium is a striking tropical plant native to the limestone-rich forests of Chiapas, Mexico. Known for its velvety, heart-shaped leaves with bold white venation,...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Tradescantia Zebrina plant
Tradescantia zebrina

Tradescantia Zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina Care & Growing Guide Overview Tradescantia zebrina , commonly known as inch plant or wandering dude, is a fast-growing trailing perennial prized for its striking purple, silver, and green striped...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Solandra Maxima plant
Solandra maxima

Solandra Maxima

Solandra maxima (Cup of Gold Vine) Care & Growing Guide Overview Solandra maxima , commonly known as the Cup of Gold Vine or Golden Chalice Vine, is a striking tropical climber native...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Tradescantia Pallida ‘Purple Heart’ plant
Tradescantia pallida

Tradescantia Pallida ‘Purple Heart’

Tradescantia pallida (Purple Heart Plant) Care Guide Overview Tradescantia pallida , commonly known as the Purple Heart plant , is a striking ornamental species prized for its vivid purple foliage and trailing...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Tradescantia Sillamontana plant
Tradescantia sillamontana

Tradescantia Sillamontana

Tradescantia sillamontana Care & Growing Guide Overview Tradescantia sillamontana , commonly known as White Velvet, Cobweb Spiderwort, or White Gossamer Plant, is a striking perennial native to the arid regions of Nuevo...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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Callisia Fragrans plant
Callisia fragrans

Callisia Fragrans

Callisia fragrans (Basket Plant) Care Guide Overview Callisia fragrans , commonly known as the basket plant, is a trailing and sometimes climbing perennial native to Mexico. It is appreciated for its cascading...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Cobaea Scandens plant
Cobaea scandens

Cobaea Scandens

Cobaea scandens (Cathedral Bells) Plant Care & Growing Guide Overview Cobaea scandens , commonly known as cathedral bells or cup-and-saucer vine , is a fast-growing, perennial climber native to Mexico. It is...

Water: moderate Light: bright direct
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Vanilla Orchid plant
Vanilla planifolia

Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla Orchid) Care & Growing Guide Overview Vanilla planifolia , commonly known as the Vanilla Orchid , is a tropical climbing orchid native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil....

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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Epiphyllum spp. plant
Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Epiphyllum spp.

Epiphyllum oxypetalum (Queen of the Night) Care & Growing Guide Overview Epiphyllum oxypetalum , commonly known as the Queen of the Night, is a captivating epiphytic cactus native to Mexico and Central...

Water: moderate Light: bright indirect
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