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Family: Convulvolaceae It is native to tropical America; introduced in the Philippines. Stems forming a running vine up to 4 m long. Leaf color may vary from green to purple. Flowers are showy from white to pale violet. The flowers open in the early morning and are usually closed by early afternoon. Used as a ground cover. Cultural Requirements Light Requirement: needs full sun Soil Requirement: prefers welldrained, sandy loam soil; pH of 5.5 to 6.5 Propagation: Ipomoea batatas are propagated from cuttings or simple layers and from seeds.
B. glabra
B. spectabilis
Philodendron domesticum (spade leaf philodendron or Burgundy philodendron) Epiphytic climbing aroid Has been known to remove harmful chemicals from the air.
Philodendron erubescens Golden With golden yellow to light yellow leaves. Leaves are shiny on top and coppery underneath on purplish petioles that are as long as the leaves themselves.
Philodendron microstictum
Strong succulent climbing aroid. The velvety and glossy leaves of mature plants are spreading or hanging. Plant is poisonous if ingested (do not keep around children). Needs something to climb or support if it is planted in a pot.
Philodendron panduriforme (fiddle-leaved philodendron) Leaves are fiddleshaped and dull green in color. Requires frequent watering.
Cultivar:
Monstera obliqua A climbing evergreen aroid which is native to Brazil. The species has leaves that are ovate to elliptic, light green in color and with large, irregular, oval holes.
Family: Asteraceae Native to Burma. Long trailing vine, with slender stem, to 3m or longer. The slender stems climb up and then fall down beautifully over a wall or railing. Planted as hanging plant. Propagation: stem cuttings
Cultural Requirements Sun Exposure: light shade to shade Watering Needs: Regular water Soil:Requires consistently moist soil Propagation: through seeds; herbaceous stem cuttings
An endemic species in the Philippines. Loosely hanging and vigorously growing epiphytic herbs Stems are green and long. Leaves are less round, fleshy grayish green with milky sap. Grows in thickets and forest at low altitudes and along seashores. Grows in light shade.
Tradescantia fluminensis
Family:Commelinaceae Native to South America. Creeping herb with fleshy leaves, bluish above and deep purple beneath. Flowers are small and white. Usd as ground covers, hanging plants or for balcony planters. Cultural Requirement Light needs: full sun Soil: moist and welldrained; sandy Propagation: by division or by cuttings
Family: Verbenaceae Similar to the white bleeding heart. Flowers are brilliantscarlet. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil: prefers welldrained and slightly acidic to neutral soil. Propagation: from herbaceous stem cuttings or from semi-hardwood cuttings
Family: Solanaceae A woody, climbing vine growing up to 10 m long. It is a heavy vine and requires a very sturdy support. Flowers are solitary; corolla is funnel-shaped, white turning to yellow and turn deeper golden as they age. Grown to climb on pergolas or trellis. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil: requires well-drained soil; mildly acidic to neutral Soil salt tolerance: high Watering Needs: regular water Propagation: from semihardwood cuttings or by air layering
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Prepared by: Collera, Eunice Joy O. BS L Arch-2 Professor: Archt. Socorro Atega