Kiwi Vine – Actinidia Arguta

Kiwi vine (Actinidia arguta), which is also called hardy kiwi or baby kiwi, can rapidly grow and is found in East Asia. It gives grape-sized fruits that are smooth and have a sweet and sour taste. These are different from fuzzy kiwis because the skin can be eaten with no need for removal. The leaves […]

Grape Ivy – Cissus Rhombifolia

Grape Ivy (Cissus rhombifolia) is an evergreen vine that grows in Central and South America and is known for its beautifully leafed trailing habit. This plant grows well inside and can become up to 10 feet tall when provided with bright, indirect light. The plant does well in homes with temperatures ranging from 68°F to […]

Snail Vine – Vigna Caracalla

Snail Vine (Vigna caracalla) is a quickly growing vine found in tropical regions of Central and South America. The plant is famous for having flowers that look like the shells of snails. These flowers are strongly fragrant and come in colours such as lavender, white and pink. According to the Missouri Botanical Garden reports that […]

Dutchman’s Pipe – Aristolochia Macrophylla

The Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) is a deciduous, woody vine found in the eastern U.S. It contains large, green, heart-shaped leaves and is arranged in small pipes that are reddish-brown. Its dense foliage acts as a source of shade and a home for pollinators. According to Missouri Botanical Garden reports, this vine can grow up […]

Arizona Passionflower – Passiflora Arizonica

Arizona Passionflower is a vine native to the desert known for its unique blooms and fast growth. It can be found in southern Arizona and some parts of northern Mexico, and does well where it is hot and dry and enjoys direct sunlight. This flower comes from the Passifloraceae family and is often found in […]

Cat’s Claw Vine – Macfadyena unguis-cati

The Cat’s Claw Vine (Macfadyena unguis-cati) has yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that support fast-growing climbers. The thorns on it are like claws that enable it to stick to walls and fences for support. This flower is commonly grown in Central and South America because it likes full sun and grows in all types of soil. The […]

Queen’s Wreath – Antigonon Leptopus

Queen’s Wreath (Antigonon leptopus) is a vine that quickly grows and produces flowers in Mexico. It has heart-shaped leaves and grows in clusters of bright pink. A vine can grow to a length of 40 feet and needs a warm and sunny climate. Its beautiful flowers attract different pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Queen’s […]

Desert Snapdragon – Maurandya antirrhiniflora

Maurandya antirrhiniflora, or Desert Snapdragon, is a vine that grows and climbs in desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It thrives in rocky areas, along the sides of the valleys of the desert. It grows to 4 to 6 feet tall, featuring thin green stems that curl or wind around other […]

Blue Palo Verde – Parkinsonia Florida

Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia Florida) grows quickly as a native broad-leaf tree in Sonoran Desert regions. Its unique appearance includes bright blue-green bark alongside thin green branches, which constantly conduct photosynthesis. The spring bloom of yellow flowers occurs in heavy bunches, which attract pollinators. The tree usually reaches heights between 20 to 30 feet while […]

Arizona Ash – Fraxinus Velutina

Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree which originates from the southwestern United States, together with northern Mexico. Arizona Ash reaches heights of 30–50 feet and develops a round-shaped canopy. The tree loses its yellow-coloured, grey-green leaves during autumn before dropping them. The hot, dry environments are ideal for Arizona Ash, yet it […]