Araujia sericifera
MOTH VINE, WHITE BLADDER FLOWER
Asclepiadaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Apocynum volubine, Araujia albens, A. calycina, Physianthus albens

Other Common Names: Cruel Plant, Moth Catcher

 
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Araujia sericifera
MOTH VINE, WHITE BLADDER FLOWER
Asclepiadaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or pink

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: pergola, trellis

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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