Araujia Species, Strangler Vine, Latex Plant

Araujiaodorata

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Araujia (ar-RAW-jee-uh)
Species
odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Cynanchum odoratum
Morrenia odorata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Debary, Florida

Eustis, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Mascotte, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida

Polk City, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Mascotte, FL | July 2018 | positive

I have this plant in my yard in several spots , it's beautiful but it can take over other plants or trees if left on it's own , i have no...Read More

S
Mcdonough, GA | September 2009 | positive

Have this vine in a pot and bring it in during the winter. Last year it was sitting under a tree all summer and the vine grew almost to ...Read More

D
New Port Richey, FL (Zone 9b) | November 2007 | neutral

This one is very invasive here.It's flower clusters are very sweet smelling and a plus for having at least one potted vine of it.Also the...Read More

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