Mucuna bennetti

Common name:
Jade Vine Red, New Guinea Creeper
Jade Vine Red, New Guinea Creeper
Mucuna bennetti close up of flowers
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Category:
Climbers, Creepers & Vines
Family:
Leguminosae or Fabaceae or Pea family
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal, Can tolerate more
Primarily grown for:
Flowers
Flowering season:
July, August, September
Flower or Inflorescence color:
Red, Orange
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
6 to 8 meters
Plant Form:
Climbing or growing on support
Estimated Life Span:
Very long lived
Special Character:
  • Auspicious or Feng Shui plant
  • Rare Plant or difficult to get plant
  • Can grow on trellis or chain link fencing
  • Attracts birds
  • Attracts bees
  • Grows best in humid and warm regions
Generally available in India in quantities of:
Less than ten
Plant Description:
- The pictures say it all. If ever there was a plant that can take your breath away - this is one of the top contenders.
- Plants have huge racemes of glowing flowers in the monsoon.
- Plant where maximum people can see the plants when in bloom.
Growing tips:
- Plants have to handled carefully. They do not like their roots to be disturbed. Take care that the root ball stays intact while planting.
- Plants are best trained over gazebos, pergolas, arches or frame support to allow to large racemes to hang down and show.
- They grow well on fences too. But avoid planting on fences - as the flowers will most likely be plucked by people passing by.
- Plants prefer well drained slightly acidic soils.
- Avoid very hot and dry weather. Plants can partially shaded if required.
- Prune back after the flowering is over.
- Irrigate regularly during the hot dry months.
Generally available with us at:
Tukai Exotics, The Enchanted Gardens
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