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Cup Of Gold Vine

Solandra Maxima

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Overview

Cup of Gold Vine (Solandra maxima), a robust evergreen climber, boasts large, chalice-shaped flowers up to 8 inches across, exuding a heady fragrance. Its glossy, oval leaves span 4-6 inches in length. The vine rapidly grows to 40 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Ideal for trellises or fences, this tropical beauty requires sturdy support and well-draining soil. Hardy to USDA Zone 9, it's a stunning focal point in warm regions.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Vine
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Its glossy, oval leaves span 4-6 inches in length; gold flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Solanaceae

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Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Its vigorous growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for creating a lush; with purple streaks adorning the throats
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — often climbing 40 feet or more when supported by a strong structure such as a trellis
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — such as moths and bats.<br><br>For proper cultivation
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — often climbing 40 feet or more when supported by a strong structure such as a trellis; <br><br>Characterized by its glossy
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Native to Mexico and Central America
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — chalice-shaped flowers up to 8 inches across
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Native to Mexico and Central America; evergreen climber is suited for USDA zones 9 through 11 and thrives in full sun to
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — exuding a heady fragrance; with reduced moisture in the winter months to prevent root rot
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — particularly potent at night
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — also revered as the Golden Chalice Vine; vine with gold blooms
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — such as moths and bats.<br><br>For proper cultivation; this nocturnal blooming schedule aligns with its pollinators
Cup Of Gold Vine (Solandra Maxima) — Ideal for trellises or fences, this tropical beauty requires sturdy support and well-draining soil; native to Mexico and
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