Medicine vine

Hippocratea volubilis

Hippocratea

Celastraceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Medicine vine is a specialized tropical climber requiring warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture. This plant has traditional medicinal uses but needs expert care with high humidity and protection from temperature fluctuations. Best suited for experienced growers in greenhouse conditions or tropical climates.

Care Requirements

Care Level

High

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

48″

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

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Belize

Bolivia

Brazil North

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Colombia

Costa Rica

Ecuador

El Salvador

Florida

French Guiana

Guatemala

Guyana

Honduras

Leeward Is.

Mexico Central

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Acevedo, P. (cc-by-nc-sa)

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