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Family |
Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory family) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Botanical Name |
Argyreia nervosa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Synonym(s) |
Convolvulus nervosus Burm. f., Convolvulus speciosusL. f., Rivea nervosa (Burm. f.) Hallier f. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
English Name(s) |
Hawaiian Baby Woodrose (HBWR), Elephant creeper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chinese Name(s) |
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Description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size & Growth Habit |
This is a vine that may spread along the ground or climb up by wrapping around a support. They may grow very large, 10+ meters, and could become a weed in warm climates. These plants have a beautiful lush jungle appearance and are great for covering a fence or old shed etc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leaves |
Quite large broad heart shaped leaves up to about 30cm, sometimes larger. The leaves are an excellent shade of green and are a lovely backdrop for a tropical styled garden. They will get tattered in high winds or with rough treatment, but still remain beautiful. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cultivars & Hybrids |
We are currently cultivating a variegated form of Argyreia nervosa and have now successfully propagated it. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pests & Diseases |
Caterpillars can be a major problem with this specie. We have not noticed any problems with mites, aphids, mealy bugs or other common pests. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cultivation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By Seed |
Nicking the seed away from teh "eye" and soaking in water is recomended. The seed coat is pretty hard and sometimes will not germinate if simply planted. After soaked, plant in any potting soil and keep moist. Humidity tents are not needed but it is a good idea to keep the temperature above 15C. Seedlings sprout rather large and grow quickly. you may sow seeds directly outdoors as long as the local climate/conditions are suitable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By Cutting |
Cuttings seem to be hit and miss. We have had no success by placing cuts in water. We have had decent success rates taking semi-hardwood cuttings and placing them in very wet soil in a shaded area in the garden (wet but not mud). Cuttings taken this way took about 1-2 months to root and be able to transplant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Soil |
Almost any soil is ok for this specie. If your soil is clay, it should probably be loosened up a bit to give the roots a chance to spread out faster. Argyreia nervosa has a VERY large root system and will become root bound incredibly fast. Planting in ground, or in massive pots, is suggested. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chemicals/Activities |
Please note: Some chemicals may not be listed and some may or may not be toxic. Do not consume plants based on this table, it only gives a general idea of *some* of the chemicals this plant contains.
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