Questions tagged [vines]

Climbing and trailing plants

The term is a general term that could refer to any climbing or trailing plant, e.g. an ivy, clematis, or honeysuckle.

Vines are often planted to visually improve a steep ground surface, wall, or fence. Vines tend to be fast growing and difficult to remove: Care should be taken when choosing a vine. Ideally you should choose a native plant, and always avoid plants which are considered invasive in your local area and climate. Examples of problematic invasive vines in the US are English Ivy, and Kudzu. Invasive creepers can damage structures and cables due to their weight.

Use this tag for all questions about such plants, but many of these plants will have their own tags. Questions about grape vines should use the tag.

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Trailing vinca....sap?

I brought some trailing vinca cuttings indoors to hang around the apartment. Very pretty — but I just discovered a sticky (ew) spot on the furniture and carpet under the hanging vines. The leaves are covered in what looks like a misting of water,…
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Can someone identify this vine for me which seems to be wrapping tightly around many trees?

There are many similar to this vine in a city park in NYC. They seem to be wrapping themselves tightly around many trees.
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Can leafy vines be used as shade?

Has any climbing plants been used to envelope a house for the purpose of creating shade? What would be the best vine for this and why?
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Looking for a Full Shade Vine to Grow in Zone 10 using a Trellis on Stucco

I'm completely stuck as to which vine would be ideal for a trellis on a stucco wall in full shade in South Florida (Zone 100. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Will butternut squash ripen if taken off the vine?

The vine is dying for some reason and there are a lot of squash on it. Will they ripen if taken off the dying vine or should I just leave them on the vine to lay in the sun on the dying vine?
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Rio Dipladenia not making vines

I have 2 diplandenia plants, one is making runners really well but the other is not, why? They are planted in the ground in different areas of my flower bed that does get different amounts of sunshine throughout the day. Any idea why the one plant…
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How do I force a vine to split into two vines?

Malabar Spinach and other vines can get very long, but I want to force the vine to split into two so it will maximize the space. How do I do this?
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Can you help me identify this vine please?

Can I get some help to identify the vine please? I have dug a couple up which have single large root, almost like a parsnip? Many thanks
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Vine specific pruning and training

I planted a vine a year ago and it's doing fine and growing well. I am training it to go over the fence to reach the pergola on the other side. How should I prune it for next year's growth and when? ?
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Is there good way to train a clematis to a pyramidal trellis?

I would like train a clematis to grow on a pyramidal trellis. The first year, I tried centering the trellis over the plant and having it grow through the center, but this seems to stifle the plant and tended to obscure the flowers. This year, I have…
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What is this vine?

What is this vine? I live in TX near San Antonio, it sprouts little flowers and then has these round black berries. I really want to know because this vine has a mind of its own and will attach itself to items and grow. Thank you all for your…
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How can I stop Wild Grape and Mile-a-minute vines from taking over my property?

I have river front property in Upstate New York, and I have finally given up the fight with fending off Wild Grape! I read that some insect can be released that will only eat and kill the Wild Grape but now I can't find it. I went to the Cornell…
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If money plant can grow submerged in water, why it can...

die from over-watering in soil? Question is simple: If I can grow a money plant(Devil's Ivy) in water, why over-watering it in soil can kill it? Can anyone explain?
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Clematis identification

I once owned a Polish clematis which changed name approx 10-12 years ago & since moving to Scarborough would like to obtain again. Unfortunately I only know it by it's old name which I can only spell phonetically - …
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How can I support Birdhouse Gourds without nailing anything to my fence?

I have birdhouse gourd vines growing up my fence. I started with a river cane trellis pushed into the soil in the tubs the gourds are growing in. This initial trellis can not support the new growth. I don't want to use any more river cane. What is…
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