Jade Vine Plant Care
Strongylodon macrobotrys A.Gray
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Strongylodon macrobotrys, commonly known as the jade vine, emerald vine, or turquoise jade vine, is a leguminous vine endemic to the Philippines. It is a popular ornamental plant known for its cascading clusters of vibrant turquoise or greenish-blue claw-shaped flowers.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Jade Vine?
Water Jade Vine every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Jade Vine Native To?
What Is the Jade Vine?
Jade Vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Strongylodon genus. Jade Vine is native to the Philippines. Jade Vine is also known as Emerald Creeper, Green Jade Vine.
Jade Vine displays a vining, climbing growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Jade Vine produces showy clusters of vibrant yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Jade Vine?
Strongylodon macrobotrys requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Jade Vine Need?
Jade Vine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Jade Vine Prefer?
Strongylodon macrobotrys grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Jade Vine prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Jade Vine?
Well-draining, rich loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Jade Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Jade Vine?
Feed Jade Vine every 4 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 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Jade 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 Jade Vine?
Jade Vine can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Jade Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Jade 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 Jade Vine?
Jade Vine is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Jade Vine Need?
Jade Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Jade Vine is native to the Philippines. In cooler regions, grow Jade Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Jade 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 Strongylodon genus — compare its care with other Strongylodon species on PlantoScan.
Strongylodon is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Jade Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Strongylodon macrobotrys A.Gray, family Fabaceae (first published in U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 448 (1854)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Jade 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 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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