Garlicvine
Bignonia aequinoctialis
Bignonia
Bignoniaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Named for its garlic-scented flowers, this tropical vine produces showy tubular blooms that attract pollinators. Provide sturdy support and regular watering during active growth. Prune after flowering to maintain desired size and shape.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply When Soil Surface Begins To Dry, Reduce In Winter
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil West-Central
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Leeward Is.
Marianas
Mexico Gulf
Mexico Northwest
Attracts
🐝 Hummingbirds
🐝 Bees
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 22, 2022 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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