What are the indoor vines
The editor brings the topic of indoor vines and the introduction of vines suitable for indoor care, a topic related to flower cultivation. If there is any mistake, please correct it!
When it comes to vines, many people immediately think of varieties such as爬山虎 (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), 常青藤 (Hedera helix), and 藤本月季 (Rosa spp.). These are all sun-loving flowers that can only grow and bloom normally in outdoor environments. Therefore, many people think that vines are only suitable for outdoor cultivation. In fact, vines are very rich in variety, and there are many that prefer semi-shady environments and are suitable for indoor care.
Below are 4 types of "climbing green plants" that are suitable for indoor care, which not only have high ornamental value but also grow fast, are easy to care for and plant, can quickly cover a wall, and are addictive once planted!
Mountain Turtle
Mountain Turtle, also known as 地不容, 金不换, 金线吊乌龟, is a climbing green plant belonging to the Stephania spp. of the Menispermaceae family, native to China. Mountain Turtle has a very unique appearance, with a block-shaped root similar to potatoes or sweet potatoes, most of which are underground, and a small part exposed above the soil surface.
(A Sichuan netizen has raised Mountain Turtle for less than a year)
Mountain Turtle is a vine plant, and many varieties can grow very dense vines. The above picture is of a Mountain Turtle raised by a flower enthusiast in Sichuan, which covered a wall in less than a year. The leaves of Mountain Turtle are very round, with silver-white veins on the surface, somewhat resembling lotus leaves. Compared to traditional indoor green plants like pothos and tradescantia, Mountain Turtle is easier to care for.
Care Tips
Mountain Turtle does not require much sunlight, enjoying both sunny and shady conditions. It can be grown in outdoor and balcony areas with good lighting, as well as indoors with poor lighting, as long as there is some scattered light and not completely dark, it can grow well. It prefers loose, fertile, and well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought and does not need to be watered too frequently; water only when the potting soil is completely dry, and avoid long-term waterlogging. Its cold tolerance is not strong, and the temperature should not be lower than 0 degrees during winter.
Ball兰花
Although there is the word "兰" (orchid) in its name, Ball兰花 is not an orchid but a perennial succulent sub-shrub of the Asclepiadoideae family. Due to its popularity, many breeders have cultivated many varieties of Ball兰花, such as 心叶球兰, 大花球兰, 斑叶球兰, 红花球兰, etc. Different varieties have differences in leaf shape, leaf color, flower shape, and vine length, with most varieties having a vine length between 2 to 5 meters, classified as medium-sized vines. Ball兰花 does not require much light and can grow well in semi-shady indoor environments.
What are the indoor vines
Care Tips
Ball兰花 is a tropical rainforest plant that prefers loose, fertile, humus-rich, and well-draining slightly acidic sandy soil. The most suitable growth temperature is between 18 to 28 degrees. Ball兰花 has poor cold resistance; it almost stops growing at temperatures below 15 degrees and will be frostbitten at temperatures below 5 degrees. Extra care for winter warming is needed.
Dragon's吐珠
Dragon's吐珠, also known as 麒麟吐珠, is a twining shrub of the Verbena family. It got its name because when the flowers bloom, the calyx splits open to reveal the long stamina inside, resembling a dragon spitting out beads. At first glance, the flowers of Dragon's吐珠 look similar to those of 三角梅 (Bougainvillea spectabilis), but the latter is a strong sun-loving plant, only suitable for outdoor or south-facing balcony cultivation. Dragon's吐珠 has much better shade tolerance than 三角梅 and can be grown without any issues in semi-shady indoor environments.
The branches of Dragon's吐珠 are slender and twining, preferring攀缘 growth. It has a strong flowering ability, blooming in all seasons, from spring to early winter, and is a variety that is both ornamental in leaves and flowers.
Care Tips
Dragon's吐珠 prefers a warm and humid, semi-shady environment with ample scattered light, and the suitable growth temperature is between 13 to 30 degrees. In summer, it is essential to avoid strong sunlight to prevent the branches and flowers from being sunburned. It has poor cold resistance, and the temperature during winter should not be lower than 8 degrees.
Love Vine
Love Vine, also known as 心心相印, 可爱藤, 吊灯花, is a perennial变形草本 plant of the Ceropegia spp. in the Asclepiadoideae family, and it is a type of succulent plant. As its name suggests, Love Vine has unique heart-shaped leaves, with each leaf being the shape of "I love you." The leaf surface has patterns, green with a touch of pink, and the tendrils are thin but relatively short, classified as a small vine, suitable for hanging care in small pots. Hanging Love Vine has branches that dangle down gracefully, with an elegant and flowing posture.
Care Tips
Love Vine is native to South Africa, preferring a warm and humid environment, with the most suitable growth temperature being between 15 to 28 degrees. It will enter a semi-dormant state at temperatures above 32 degrees in summer and gradually wither at temperatures below 8 degrees in winter, and it will be frostbitten if it is below 5 degrees for a long time. Love Vine itself does not require much light, and it can grow well as long as it is not in a completely dark environment and has half a day of scattered light indoors.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to the types of indoor vines and the introduction of vines suitable for home care, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.