Anredera cordifolia

Madeira Vine

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Anredera cordifolia, commonly known as Madeira Vine, is a vigorous perennial vine characterized by heart-shaped leaves and distinctive purple flowers blooming in late summer. It produces edible aerial tubers in leaf axils but requires careful management due to its invasive potential in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Madeira Vine
Family Basellaceae
Genus Anredera
Species Cordifolia
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Summer to Autumn, small purple flowers
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth, reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Prune regularly to control spread and remove tubers if invasive

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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