Mangrovevine
Rhabdadenia biflora
Rhabdadenia
Apocynaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This rare tropical vine requires consistent moisture and humid conditions to thrive. Best suited for experienced growers with greenhouse facilities or tropical climates. Needs protection from direct sun and regular misting.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Bahamas
Belize
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Cayman Is.
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Florida
French Guiana
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Leeward Is.
Mexico Gulf
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 30, 1899 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.