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Celebes Glory Vine Plant Care
Tinospora celebica Diels
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This tropical plant from Indonesia stands out with its large, heart-shaped leaves that have stunning silver markings. Plant collectors are drawn to Tinospora celebica for its unique foliage and rarity, making it a prized addition to any collection of exotic plants.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–85°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Celebes Glory Vine?
Water Celebes Glory Vine every 7–10 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 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Celebes Glory Vine Native To?
What Is the Celebes Glory Vine?
Celebes Glory Vine (Tinospora celebica) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Tinospora genus. Celebes Glory Vine is native to Sulawesi. Celebes Glory Vine is also known as Celebes Tinospora.
Celebes Glory Vine displays a vining, climbing plant growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Celebes Glory Vine produces small greenish-yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Celebes Glory Vine?
Tinospora celebica 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 Celebes Glory Vine Need?
Celebes Glory Vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Celebes Glory 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 Celebes Glory Vine Prefer?
Tinospora celebica grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Celebes Glory Vine 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 Celebes Glory Vine?
Rich, well-draining soil with added compost or organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Celebes Glory Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Celebes Glory Vine?
Feed Celebes Glory 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Celebes Glory 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 Celebes Glory Vine?
Celebes Glory Vine can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to guduchi plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Celebes Glory Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Celebes Glory 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 Celebes Glory Vine?
Celebes Glory Vine is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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 Celebes Glory Vine Need?
Celebes Glory Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Celebes Glory Vine is native to Sulawesi. In cooler regions, grow Celebes Glory Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Celebes Glory 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 Tinospora genus — compare its care with other Tinospora species on PlantoScan.
Tinospora is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Celebes Glory Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tinospora celebica Diels, family Menispermaceae (first published in Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 143 (1910)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Celebes Glory 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.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 11a – 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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