{"title":"Vines","description":"\u003cp\u003eVines are trailing plants, that typically fall into one of two categories: lianas or runners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome may take on the both growing habits.  For example, poison ivy, grows in a bushy shrub habit until it encounters an obstacle to climb, where the plant will adapt and change from branching to growing as a vine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLianas are Climbing or Twining vines-terrestrially rooted plant that using existing structures, poles, trellises, shrubs, hedges, trees or walls to seek greater sunlight exposure.  Given that their aim is to get as high as possible, and as fast as possible, these vines can be very aggressive growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunner vines are Crawlers or Creepers-running vines may climb for certain but their primary growth pattern will be more linear across the topsoil where they in rapidly spreading fashion.  The vines will anchor themselves along the by growing roots at leaf nodes in contact with the ground, so in case of damage or separation they have established many more individual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"petre-volubilis","title":"Sandpaper vine, Queen's wreath, Purple Wreath or Nilmani","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003ePetrea volubilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative Region\/Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Americas: Mexico, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay to Venezuela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun\/Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers part to full sun but can tolerate part shade sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Able to withstand a light frost: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 or 9b-12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capable of tolerating drought periods once established.  The vine grows best with less frequent, but deeper watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell draining, fertile soil is optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowth Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very adaptable: naturally grow as a twining and climbing vine makes it ideal for a trellis or pergola, or trimmed into a flowering shrub.  In the absence of a climbing support it naturally grows as a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn native habitats it is found primarily in riparian habitats, along river banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe leaves and vines produce small rough, scales which aid it in climbing.  This does make it a scratchy plant to have near high traffic locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines may reach 40' length and over time, 3\" in thickness, while as a pruned shrub it's maximum height would be 10-12', unless pruned shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best known for its pendant clusters of lilac to violet colored star shaped calyces often mistaken as it's flowers. 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Err to the side of dryness over soggy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and nutrient rich are optimal.  Unlike many other plants, this plant performs unusually better with consistent mild fertilizers or rich organic soils than wild fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowth Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under ideal conditions this vine may grow 12\" per month.  The vine is a very vigorous grower, and quickly thickens into substantial canes.  It is often used to cover walls or fences in semi shady conditions.  Its tendrils, used for climbing, may themselves grow in excess of 8\".\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttributes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a big plant, with big leaves and a big growth habit: perfect to train or trellis on a wall or around a room.  The white flowers, are inconsequential to the foliage.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2 gallon rooting bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Grape Ivy or Chestnut vine, \u003cem\u003eTetrastigma voinieranum\u003c\/em\u003e, is a native of Laotian jungles. 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