What is a flame vine?

Mexican flame vines or Senecio confusus is a tropical vines native in Mexico. The plant has its name from the bright orange flowers that it produces. Although somewhat resistant to cold and dry, Mexican flame vines usually best in warmer climate. This is considered to be easy to care for a plant that is rarely annoyed by pests. These woody tropical climbing vines can reach heights of 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 m) and generally thrive in climate, where the temperature remains above 20 degrees F (-6.6 ° C). These plants can usually tolerate a slight frost. They can die back to the roots during conditions of slight frost, but usually recover quickly and re -reach the temperatures. The flowers are usually slightly fragrant and can be very attractive to butterflies, birds and bees. Mexican flame vines produces small clusters of flowers that are clearly orange to red. The flowers usually have a diameter of one inch (2.5 cm).

The vines themselves grow heavily, pointed, serrated leaves that are dark green. When the plant ages, flowers can be more red than orange. Although climbing vines, the Mexican flame vines usually remain low and generally non -invasive. Thanks to its small size and non -invasive nature, many gardeners prefer to grow this vine along fences and near small trees.

It seems that few garden pests are interested in this plant and usually do not have specific land requirements. The Mexican flame of vines is not considered difficult to take care of them. It prefers full sun and generally does not need a lot of water. The oca that has been determined can be a flame plant resistant to drought, although it should ideally be connected at least every two weeks in drought conditions.

These wine vines can be spread directly from the seed or by cutting off the vine. When ripe flowers fall, fluffy heads withEMEN is usually formed. These seed heads are usually allowed to stay on plants until dry. They can then be removed and planted to promote more Mexican flame vines.