Smilax laurifolia aka Bamboovine

Taxonomy

Common names

Bamboovine, Laurel Greenbrier, Blasphemevine

How to care for Bamboovine

Water

Bamboovine should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

If you're planting Bamboovine, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Blasphemevine is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Bamboovine will thrive!

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Bamboovine prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

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Toxicity

Bamboovine is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.

Fertilizer

Once the Bamboovine has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

The Bamboovine displays clumping growth habits, with new shoots arising from the soil close to the parent plant.

Region of origin

Bamboovine’s native range is South-eastern N. America - New Jersey to Florida and Texas.


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