Vine Plant Care
Amphilophium cynanchoides (DC.) L.G.Lohmann
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Amphilophium cynanchoides, also known as "Mahogany Vine," is distinguished by its large, heart-shaped leaves with deep green color and velvety texture. This climbing vine is native to tropical regions and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its lush foliage and easy-care nature.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Vine?
Water Vine every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Vine?
Vine (Amphilophium cynanchoides) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family within the Amphilophium genus. Vine is native to South America.
Vine displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Vine produces tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Vine?
Amphilophium cynanchoides requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Vine Need?
Vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Vine in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Vine Prefer?
Amphilophium cynanchoides grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Vine prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Vine?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Vine?
Feed Vine every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Vine?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Vine?
Vine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to crossvine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Vine?
Vine is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Vine Need?
Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Vine is native to South America.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Vine is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Amphilophium genus — compare its care with other Amphilophium species on PlantoScan.
Amphilophium is part of the Bignoniaceae plant family — browse all Bignoniaceae genera and species.
Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Amphilophium cynanchoides (DC.) L.G.Lohmann, family Bignoniaceae (first published in Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. (2010) in press) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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