Ealaensis Vine Plant Care
Tiliacora ealaensis Troupin
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Tiliacora ealaensis is a unique vine known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with vibrant green coloration. Originating from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its fast-growing nature and ability to thrive in humid environments.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect light
70–85°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Ealaensis Vine?
Water Ealaensis Vine every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 70–85°F (21–29°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Ealaensis Vine?
Ealaensis Vine (Tiliacora ealaensis) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Tiliacora genus. Ealaensis Vine is native to Thailand, Myanmar. Ealaensis Vine is also known as Tiliacora ealaensis Vine.
Ealaensis Vine displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Ealaensis Vine produces small greenish-yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ealaensis Vine?
Tiliacora ealaensis requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Ealaensis Vine Need?
Ealaensis Vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Ealaensis 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 Ealaensis Vine Prefer?
Tiliacora ealaensis grows best at temperatures of 70–85°F. Ealaensis Vine prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
70–85°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ealaensis Vine?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Ealaensis Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ealaensis Vine?
Feed Ealaensis 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 Ealaensis 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 Ealaensis Vine?
Ealaensis Vine can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tiliacora plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Ealaensis Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ealaensis 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 Ealaensis Vine?
Ealaensis Vine is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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 Ealaensis Vine Need?
Ealaensis Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Ealaensis Vine is native to Thailand, Myanmar. In cooler regions, grow Ealaensis Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Ealaensis 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 Tiliacora genus — compare its care with other Tiliacora species on PlantoScan.
Tiliacora is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Ealaensis Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Tiliacora Species
Other Tiliacora species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tiliacora ealaensis Troupin, family Menispermaceae (first published in Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 410 (1949)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ealaensis 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 10b – 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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