Marsdenia Species
Marsdenia oreophila
| Family: | Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Marsdenia (mars-DEN-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | oreophila (or-ee-oh-FY-luh) (Info) |
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Under 1"
Bloom Time:
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Feb 22, 2021, nothingfails from YAMBOL UPPER THRACE, Got the plant from England. Planted in April. Grew a lot and even flowered in May but the leaves turned brown, the plant shrivelled up and died. Was it fungi ot lack of nutrients that killed it, not sure. |
