Transparent wood-rose

Operculina turpethum

Operculina

Convolvulaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This rare tropical climbing vine requires warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture to thrive. Best grown in specialized collections or tropical greenhouses, as it's sensitive to temperature fluctuations and dry air. Provide sturdy support and maintain temperatures above 65°F year-round.

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 4-6 Days • Water Consistently To Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Ensure Good Drainage

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-10° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 120″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Assam

Bangladesh

Borneo

Cambodia

Caroline Is.

China South-Central

China Southeast

Comoros

Cook Is.

East Himalaya

Fiji

French Guiana

Hainan

Hawaii

India

Jawa

Kenya

Laos

Leeward Is.

Lesser Sunda Is.

Attracts

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 20, 2022 by Emily Dickinson (cc-by-sa)

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