How to Grow and Care for Turbina

Known to natives of north and central Mexico by its Nahuatl name Ololiúqui (also spelled ololiuhqui or ololiuqui) and by the south eastern natives as xtabentún (in Mayan), it is a perennial climbing vine with white flowers, often grown as an ornamental plant.

Turbina oblongata is a climbing plant with heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-like flowers that tend to be prominent in color. This vine thrives in well-drained soil, often in areas with partial to full sunlight. Turbina oblongata's vigorous growth habits enable it to cover structures rapidly, showcasing its characteristic blooms that attract various pollinators, playing a vital role in its reproductive success.