OWEN HINGA – AG232-0119/2011ROSEANN MUTHONI – AG232/0120/2011

VINES In design, vines are curvilinear patterns of lines, texture, and colors which serve functional and aesthetic purposes.

Aesthetically, they soften walls and fences ,provide seasonal color of foliage, blossoms, fruit and stems ,provide patterns of light and dark ; produce fragrance and unify structures of unrelated material.

Functionally, they screen views, provide privacy and shade, reduce glare, reflect heat and conceal unattractive walls and structures.

It is important to know how vines support themselves to determine the purpose they will serve.

Ficus pumilaclimbing fig, fig vine, creeping ficus

Growth habit It is a rather invasive vining plant. Close clinging vine on whatever it grows . It forms a dense mat and attaches by aerial roots.

Size at maturity 2.5 - 4mEcological AdaptationsRequires well drained soils and medium fertility, can tolerate shade.Environmental Requirements Moderate to high water requirements Moderate to high light needs. The higher the light the faster and more compact it grows.

Must be kept dampOther Varieties‘Minima’-smaller foliage. ‘Variegata’-green and white variegated leaves.Use in Interior Space Should be planted in a vivarium, It makes a great filler/background plant.

Create cool green curtains of dense foliage on unattractive block, masonry, and concrete walls.

Ficus pumila

Ficus pumila

Ficus pumila

Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolarisClimbing hydrangea

Growth Habit High climbing vine, heavy laterals, aerial roots. Slow to moderate in growth, spaces 20 feet apart.

Size at Maturity 50-60 feetEcological Adaptation Good drainage, medium fertility and high moisture. Neutral to alkaline soil. Sun/part shade but blooms well in sun.

Environmental Requirements Can grow in part sun or full shade. Requires medium constant moisture.Use in Interior Space Effective when grown against building walls, if grown vertically it requires a strong support structure.

Hydrangea anomala

Climbing hydrangea

Akebia quinataChocolate vine, five leaf

akebiaGrowth Habit Rapid growth, space 20 feet apart, twining stems ,spreads by underground runners.

Size at Maturity30-40 feetEcological Adaptations Tolerates heavy shade, erosion and drought. Can tolerate full sun or partial shadeEnvironmental Requirements Low moisture Relatively low temperatures Can tolerate heavy shadeUse in Interior SpaceProvides quick cover and shade for trellis and masonry walls, can be used as a groundcover.

Akebia quinata

Akebia quinata leaf

Parthenocissus tricuspidataBoston ivy , Japanese creeperGrowth Habit Climbing vine. Has tendrils with adhesive discs for attachment to surfaces.Size at Maturity30-40 feetEcological Adaptation Requires well drained soils Sensitive to heat, drought ,and high light intensity.

Environmental Requirements Requires high humidity Low light intensity Low temperaturesUse in Interior spaceBest used as a climber for brick or stone walls of buildings, large trellises, arbors and fences.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Philodendron cordatumHeart leaf philodendron,

Sweetheart vineGrowth HabitIt is a vining and climbing type of philodendron, has aerial roots which attaches it to walls. Grows rapidly.Size at Maturity20-30 feetEcological Adaptation Cannot tolerate high light intensity, Should be kept away from direct sunlight.

Indoors, additional light from fluorescent is suitable if available.

Environmental Requirements Temperature between 65-80 F Constant medium watering Low light intensityUse in Interior Space Can be used as a hanging plant or table plant

Philodendron cordatum

Epipreminum aureummoney plant

Growth Habit Climbing by means of aerial rootsSize at maturity 3-6 feetEcological adaptation:• Moderate wateringEnvironmental Requirements:• Normal household humidity• Temperatures of between 15-29⁰C• Low light intensity- does well in partial shadeUse in interior space Decorative display in offices and houses Removing indoor pollutants such as fomaldehyde,

xylene and penzene Used in aquariumsOther species: Epipremnum pinnatum cv. Aureum Nicolson Epipremnum angustilobum

Epipreminum aureum

Clematis armandiiArmand clematis, Evergreen clematisGrowth habit • Climbing by twining leaf stalks around a supportSize at maturity• 4-8 meters highEcology adaptations: • Neutral to alkaline fertile soils• Medium to low moistureEnvironmental Requirements:• Room temperature• Low humidity• Needs partial shadeUses in interior space:• Covers arbors and trellises where it contributes to beauty and fragrance

• Effective and attractive screening material for wallsOther species: Clematis indivis, Clematis cirrhosa

Clematis armandii

Clematis paniculatasweet autumn clematisGrowth habit• Curls its tredrilous leaf petioles around around a supportSize at maturity• 10-20 feetEcology adaption• Requires full sunEnvironmental Requirements:• Require full sun to part shade

• Temperature- 20⁰C

• Moderate humidityUses in interior space• Grown on trellises, arbors and posts

• Can be allowed to sprawl to cover and hide old tree stumps

Other species: Clematis montana, Clematis vitalba

Clematis paniculata

Amplelopsis brevipedunculataporcelain berry vineGrowth habit•ClimbingSize at maturity•15-20 feetEcological adaptations:•Average, medium, well-drained soils including sandy soils• neutral soil pH Environmental Requirements:•Requires semi-shade or no shade•Low humidity•Moderate temperaturesUse on interior space:• used on walls, porches and other structures sub-species: Ampelopsis brevipedunculata maximowiczii Ampelopsis heterophylla brevipedunculata

Amplelopsis brevipedunculata

Philodendron miduhoi MatudaGrowth habit

• Climbing and trailingSize at maturity

• 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) Ecological adaptation:• Soil pH of 6.1-6.5 (mildly acidic) to 6.6-7.5 (neutral)Environmental Requirements:

• Temperatures- 13⁰- 24⁰C

• Low humidity

• Requires shade Use in interior space:

• Grown as a climbing or training specimens in buildings such as homes and offices

Other species: Philodendron deiatum

Philodendron cordatum

Philodendron scandens

Philodendron miduhoi Matuda