Vines are interesting additions to home gardens, where they add color and dimension to walls, fences, and other structures. Their rapid growth and spread make these plants quite vigorous, yet they literally cannot stand up on their own. However, vines have several characteristics that allow them to climb their way to success.
Some vines grow upward (climbing), some creep (ground covers) while others grow downward (trailing). Most are fast growers and with support from a trellis, arbor, or pergola, vines can be trained to cover nearly any surface. Their long stems latch onto walls, rocks, and vertical supports to grow toward sunlight. Vines are often used to camouflage or cover up a fence for privacy, decorate a free-standing arbor or trellis, or drape over a pergola.
Southwest Florida has many varieties of vines that are perfect for your landscape. We have given you some of the choices for vine varieties below. Click on the individual vine name below to find out more information on that particular vine. You will find information about water needs, height, sun requirements, and more.
This easy to grow indoor plant has green leaves variegated with pink and white. The vines of this plant love to change color according to how much light they receive. Turning pink is this houseplant’s way of showing you how well you are caring for it.
Read MoreThe large thick deep green foliage is heavily speckled with silver and it produces large clusters of waxy dark pink to burgundy lightly fragrant star-shaped flowers. The silver marks on the leaves turn pinkish-silver when exposed to more light and sun.
Read MoreHoya Carnosa, aka Krimson Queen produces white to pink variegation around the leaf margins. The plant's vines and new leaves often emerge bright pink, with the occasional leaf entirely white.
Read MoreHoya Kerrii, aka Sweetheart Hoya, with its heart-shaped leaves, is a beautiful easy-care houseplant. You may also know it as Sweetheart Hoya, Hoya Hearts, Valentine Hoya, Heart-Shaped Hoya, Wax Heart Plant, Love Heart Plant, or Lucky Hearts Plant.
Read MoreHoya Carnosa, aka Krimson Queen produces white to pink variegation around the leaf margins. The plant's vines and new leaves often emerge bright pink, with the occasional leaf entirely white.
Read MoreHoya Brevialta has light green leaves that are thick and succulent. It has a trailing growth habit. Hoya Brevialata also has charming red-and-white flowers that are delightful.
Read MoreOne of the most elegant of Hoyas with small olive green leaves and produces 1-2" clusters of tiny brick-red flowers with pink centers. The foliage can vary from being heart-shaped to simple.
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