Vines that trace their roots to South America.
22 vinesPlants from South America can vary widely, but this collection gives you a practical starting point: compare light exposure, watering rhythm, and growth habit before choosing a vine for your home.
Philodendron hederaceum ‘Rio’ Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron hederaceum ‘Rio’ is a striking variegated cultivar of the popular heartleaf philodendron, native to the tropical regions of South America. Known for its...
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Philodendron hederaceum ‘Silver Stripe’ Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron hederaceum ‘Silver Stripe’ is a striking variegated cultivar of the popular heartleaf philodendron, native to the tropical regions of South America ....
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Philodendron cordatum Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron cordatum is a trailing and climbing tropical plant native to the southeastern coastal regions of Brazil. Known for its heart-shaped green leaves and adaptable...
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Philodendron gloriosum Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron gloriosum is a striking tropical plant native to the rainforests of Colombia in South America. Known for its large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves with prominent...
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Philodendron melanochrysum Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron melanochrysum , often called the Black Gold Philodendron, is a striking tropical climbing plant native to the rainforests of Colombia. It is prized for...
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Anthurium magnificum Care & Growing Guide Overview Anthurium magnificum is a striking tropical plant prized for its large, velvety leaves and prominent white venation. Native to the rainforests of Colombia, this species...
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Philodendron brandtianum Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron brandtianum , commonly called the Silver Leaf Philodendron, is a striking tropical aroid prized for its olive-green leaves adorned with shimmering silver variegation. Native...
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Monstera karstenianum ‘Peru’ Care & Growing Guide Overview Monstera karstenianum ‘Peru’ , commonly known as Monstera Peru, is a striking tropical plant prized for its thick, textured leaves and compact growth habit....
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Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Tricolor’ Care & Growing Guide Overview Tradescantia fluminensis ‘Tricolor’ , also known as Inch Plant or Wandering Jew ‘Tricolor’ , is a striking trailing houseplant prized for its variegated foliage...
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Tradescantia albiflora ‘Nanouk’ Care & Growing Guide Overview Tradescantia albiflora ‘Nanouk’ , also known simply as Tradescantia Nanouk , is a vibrant trailing houseplant prized for its striking pink, purple, and green...
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Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles) Care & Growing Guide Overview Peperomia prostrata , commonly known as the String of Turtles , is a small, trailing perennial plant native to the rainforests of...
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Mandevilla (Mandevilla spp.) Care & Growing Guide Overview Mandevilla is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering vines native to Brazil and other parts of South America. Known for their showy, trumpet-shaped...
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Codonanthe devosiana Care & Growing Guide Overview Codonanthe devosiana is a charming trailing and sometimes climbing plant native to the rainforests of Brazil. Belonging to the Gesneriaceae family, it is known for...
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Nematanthus gregarius (Goldfish Plant) Care & Growing Guide Overview Nematanthus gregarius , commonly known as the goldfish plant or clog plant , is a tropical perennial native to the rainforests of Brazil....
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Bougainvillea glabra Care & Growing Guide Overview Bougainvillea glabra , commonly known as paperflower, is a vibrant, woody vine native to Brazil. It is prized for its colorful bracts that surround small,...
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Peperomia prostrata (String of Turtles) Care & Growing Guide Overview Peperomia prostrata , commonly known as the String of Turtles , is a trailing perennial plant native to the rainforests of Ecuador....
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Passionflower (Passiflora spp.) Care & Growing Guide Overview Passiflora spp. , commonly known as passionflower, is a genus of climbing and trailing plants native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, including Ecuador,...
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Cissus amazonica Care & Growing Guide Overview Cissus amazonica , sometimes called the Amazon Jungle Vine, is a striking trailing and climbing plant native to the lush rainforests of South America, particularly...
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Cissus striata Care & Growing Guide Overview Cissus striata , commonly known as the vine grape ivy or Chilean ivy , is a versatile climbing and trailing plant native to South America,...
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Pyrostegia venusta (Flame Vine) Care & Growing Guide Overview Pyrostegia venusta , commonly known as the flame vine or orange trumpet vine, is a vigorous evergreen climber native to southern Brazil, Bolivia,...
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Philodendron spiritus-sancti Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron spiritus-sancti is an exceptionally rare climbing aroid native to the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil. Known among collectors as the “unicorn of...
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Philodendron patriciae Care & Growing Guide Overview Philodendron patriciae is a rare and highly sought-after aroid native to the humid rainforests of the Chocó region in Colombia. Known for its long, pendant...
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