Strongylodon lucidus
Strongylodon lucidus
Strongylodon
Fabaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Strongylodon lucidus is an extremely rare tropical legume vine from Pacific islands requiring specialist care. It needs very high humidity, warm temperatures, and protection from direct sunlight. This plant is primarily grown by botanical institutions and serious collectors.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
72″
Watering Schedule
Every 4-6 Days • Maintain Consistently Moist Soil With Excellent Drainage, High Humidity Required
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Andaman Is.
Bismarck Archipelago
Caroline Is.
Christmas I.
Fiji
Marianas
New Caledonia
New Guinea
Philippines
Queensland
Samoa
Society Is.
Solomon Is.
Sri Lanka
Tonga
Vanuatu
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — 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.