Adenia Species, Candlestick Plant, Purple Vine of Evil

Adeniastylosa

Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Adenia (a-DEE-nee-uh)
Species
stylosa (sty-LOH-suh)
Synonym
Adenia epigea var. stylosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2014 | neutral

Caudiciform plant becoming available in southern California... not seen one with a green caudex yet... characteristic dark maroon new lea...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | October 2013 | positive

I photographed this plant in the Madagascan Palm House at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. I can only guess at its age, as the caudex is eno...Read More

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