Araujia Species, Strangler Vine, Latex Plant
Araujiaodorata

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Araujia (ar-RAW-jee-uh)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Cynanchum odoratum

Synonym:Morrenia odorata

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds