Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Madeira vine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Basellaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Madeira vine
Anredera cordifolia, commonly known as Madeira-vine, is a vigorous perennial climbing vine from the Basellaceae family, valued for its twining stems that can reach great lengths and its fleshy, heart-shaped leaves. It produces delicate, fragrant white flower spikes that dangle gracefully, adding an exotic and romantic touch to pergolas, fences, or walls. It's ideal for quickly covering structures, creating dense and lush foliage.
Native range
Tropical and subtropical South America
Care tips
This vine thrives in full sun to partial shade, though more sun exposure encourages abundant flowering. It prefers regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, but is tolerant of short dry spells once established. Use a well-draining, fertile substrate; a common mistake is planting it without support, as its vigorous growth requires a robust structure to climb. In warm climates, it can become invasive if not managed.
How to save a dying Madeira vine
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting leaves, soft and blackened stems. Soft or rotten roots.
- First aid
- Remove plant, inspect roots. Cut off rotten ones. Repot in well-drained soil. Reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering. Prefers dryness. Also suffocation from small pot and lack of nutrients.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's very resilient. With good drainage and moderate watering, it recovers quickly.