Vincetoxicum

Vincetoxicum are a large genus comprising around a hundred species of plants. Many are fast-growing climbing vines that can spread aggressively at the expense of native species in places like North America where they have been introduced. However, some vincetoxicum are grown ornamentally for their showy, butterfly-attracting flowers.

Scientific classification

Genus

Vincetoxicum (Vincetoxicum)

Family

Dogbane

Order

Gentians, dogbanes, madders, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Black swallow-wort Swallow wort Cruel plant Vincetoxicum inamoenum Dog strangling vine Vincetoxicum otophyllum Bai wei Swallow wort Vincetoxicum paniculatum Vincetoxicum forrestii

Care Guide for Vincetoxicum

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Vincetoxicum thrives in consistent moisture and prefers stable hydration, requiring weekly watering. It has moderate drought tolerance and benefits from seasonal rainfall in temperate zones, which supports its growth cycles and optimal water intake.

Propagation: Propagation methods for vincetoxicum include seed sowing and root division, requiring adequate light, temperature, and well-draining soil. Cold stratification improves seed germination. Steps include refrigerating seeds, sowing in well-draining soil, consistent watering, and replanting divided roots during dormancy.

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