Fabaceae
Strongylodon ruber
Strongylodon ruber
Also known as Rhynchosia lucida, Mucuna altissima
Zones 5–9Sun Partial SunWater HighCare High
Tropical Plants · Native Plants · Jade Vine · Hawaiian Native · Climbing Vine · Rare · Tropical · Red Flowers · Fabaceae · Greenhouse Plant · Exotic · Collector Plant
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This rare Hawaiian jade vine requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and consistent moisture. Best grown in greenhouse conditions or tropical climates with excellent drainage and filtered light. Not suitable for beginners due to its specific environmental needs.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist but well-draining · Every 3-4 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Hawaii
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle
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