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Climbing Ylang-Ylang Plant Care
Artabotrys hexapetalus (L.f.) Bhandari
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Artabotrys hexapetalus, also known as ylang-ylang vine, is a tropical climbing plant with unique six-petaled yellow flowers that emit a strong, sweet fragrance. Originating from Southeast Asia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its exotic appearance and aromatic blooms.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–85°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Water Climbing Ylang-Ylang 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 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Climbing Ylang-Ylang Native To?
What Is the Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Climbing Ylang-Ylang (Artabotrys hexapetalus) belongs to the Annonaceae family within the Artabotrys genus. Climbing Ylang-Ylang is native to India through to Burma, southern China and Taiwan. Climbing Ylang-Ylang is also known as Ylang-Ylang Vine, Tail Grape.
Climbing Ylang-Ylang displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Climbing Ylang-Ylang produces small, fragrant yellow-green flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Artabotrys hexapetalus 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 Climbing Ylang-Ylang Need?
Climbing Ylang-Ylang thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Climbing Ylang-Ylang in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Climbing Ylang-Ylang Prefer?
Artabotrys hexapetalus grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Climbing Ylang-Ylang prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Well-draining, rich loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Climbing Ylang-Ylang to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Feed Climbing Ylang-Ylang 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 Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
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 Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Climbing Ylang-Ylang can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to fleshy petal tail grape plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Climbing Ylang-Ylang Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Climbing Ylang-Ylang, 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 Climbing Ylang-Ylang?
Climbing Ylang-Ylang is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. 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 Climbing Ylang-Ylang Need?
Climbing Ylang-Ylang grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Climbing Ylang-Ylang is native to India through to Burma, southern China and Taiwan. In cooler regions, grow Climbing Ylang-Ylang as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Climbing Ylang-Ylang 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 Artabotrys genus — compare its care with other Artabotrys species on PlantoScan.
Artabotrys is part of the Annonaceae plant family — browse all Annonaceae genera and species.
Climbing Ylang-Ylang thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Artabotrys hexapetalus (L.f.) Bhandari, family Annonaceae (first published in Baileya 12: 149 (1965)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Climbing Ylang-Ylang, 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.
- Photo: Paulmathi Vinod, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 12b, 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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