Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys)
Care, watering, light and tips for Jade vine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Jade vine
Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as Jade Vine or Emerald Vine, is a spectacular woody climber belonging to the Fabaceae family, renowned for its striking pendant inflorescences of brilliant turquoise. Its flowers, which can reach over a meter in length, hang like exotic grape clusters, creating a stunning visual impact. It is ideal for pergolas, arbors, or large structures in tropical gardens or spacious conservatories, where its unique beauty can be fully appreciated.
Native range
Philippines
Care tips
It requires bright, indirect light and consistently warm temperatures, preferably above 18°C (65°F). Watering should be regular and abundant during the growing season, keeping the substrate consistently moist but well-drained. It prefers a substrate rich in organic matter, well-aerated, and with good drainage. A common mistake is the lack of adequate support for its vigorous growth, which can hinder the optimal development of its impressive floral clusters.
How to save a dying Jade vine
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or browning, wilting leaves; no blooms; soft stems.
- First aid
- Check roots for rot. Review drainage and watering. Ensure bright indirect light, high humidity.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot; low temperatures; lack of ambient humidity.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's resilient. Act quickly to correct watering and environment. Prune damaged stems.