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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What is this rambling/climbing plant with small leaves?

It's grown up my unused bench and I think it actually looks pretty. Is it dangerous, noxious, or uncontrollable? It's been there for almost a year and hasn't flowered. It grows up trees (I try to cut it down when it does). It makes a large tangled…
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What is this creeper that may be giving me a rash?

I'm trying to identify which plant in my late mother-in-law's garden is giving me a rash. I think it might be this creeper that seems to grow both horizontally & vertically. The location is eastern Virginia, USA. Any help you can offer regarding…
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Can anyone identify this thick leaved crawling plant?

I was given a small clipping of this plant and it is really taking off. Does anyone know what family this is?
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What is this branching, brown-stemmed and fleshy-leafed plant?

Please help me identify this one. I’ve got no idea where it comes from. Even the specialists at FlowerChecker couldn’t help me. All I know is that it’s quite robust (i.e. undemanding) and is able to quickly develop new branches.
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Ropes as climbing support for English Ivy?

I intend to grow a foliage wall in my bedroom by using English Ivy. For convenience and aesthetics I'd prefer using ropes as support. But will it climb?
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What do you call the support post for a pothos?

I'm trying to buy a post for a potted pothos like I've seen many times, but I don't know what they're called. None of my searches have had any results. The type I'm referring to is generally square in cross section and seems to be made of loosely…
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Soil Depth for Bougainvillea

I am an architect working on a project in Malibu, California. This is new construction of a single-family residence. The house features a green roof and the client is convinced that it must be planted with Bougainvillea. Aesthetically it will be…
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What grows/flowers like trumpet vine, but isn't?

Found a 40 ft plus heavy thick vine growing in mid-California that climbs like a trumpet vine, has 4 inch flowers shaped almost the same as trumpet vine flowers, with the outer inch reddish pink but with a 3 inch yellow neck inside and out, and…
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Why do my passion fruit flowers lack pollen?

I have a passion fruit plant that is about 4 years old, and all the fruit it ever given were two little cracked marbles that fell off the plant quickly. I water it regularly, I attempted to water it more and sometimes less to see if it changes…
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What is this vine with large heart-shaped leaves found in western New York state?

This vine grows in many locations in the village of Newark, NY; oddly, I've never noticed it anywhere else (perhaps a specialty of a local nursery?) It is a deciduous perennial with relatively-small white flowers. The vines themselves do overwinter…
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What are the differences that can be apparent between vines and creepers?

The terms 'vines' and 'creepers' are used frequently in plant descriptions. They both have flexible growth and cannot support themselves in an upright habit. A simple image search brings almost identical results. (vines and creepers) And from…
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How much space do watermelon plants need? What do I need to know to transplant seedlings?

I have a row of watermelon seedlings, each separated by 2 inches, except that in several places two seedlings are growing together about half an inch apart (where I had sown two seeds in the same space). The plants are 3 inches tall. How much space…
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When should I see growth on my Morning Glory?

I cut down my Blue Dawn Morning Glory and brought the pot inside before the freeze this winter. I put it back outside about one month ago. The one inch piece that's poking out where I cut it looks alive, but I see no signs of growth. Is this normal…
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What climbing vines will cover a 40' high cliff in southern Spain?

We live in southern Spain, and have the problem of trying to disguise a massive cliff wall behind the house. We intend to erect large metal fencing to the cliff, which is 100 feet long by 40 feet high! Our question is what vines to use to cover as…
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Should I remove these vines?

Just closed on a home recently and am wondering if this tree is healthy? Should I remove these vines? Any tips on what these vines are and how to properly go about removing them? Also if anyone knows what type of tree this might be? Thank you,…
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