Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato)

Family: Convulvolaceae It is native to tropical America; introduced in the Philippines. Stems forming a running vine up to 4 m long. Leaf color may vary from green to purple. Flowers are showy from white to pale violet. The flowers open in the early morning and are usually closed by early afternoon. Used as a ground cover. Cultural Requirements Light Requirement: needs full sun Soil Requirement: prefers welldrained, sandy loam soil; pH of 5.5 to 6.5 Propagation: Ipomoea batatas are propagated from cuttings or simple layers and from seeds.

Petraea volubilis (Petraea)

Family: Verbenaceae Shrubby, rapidly-growing evergreen vine which is native to tropical America. Woody stems attains a height of 6m or more. Having a very showy display of purplish-blue, star-shaped flowers. Flowers literally cover the vine for several weeks. The plant flowers in 2-3 years; flowering period is from November to March. Used as climbers for trellises and fences. Cultural Requirement Light requirement: plant grows in sun to partial shade Soil requirement: prefers sandy loam or clay; occasionally wet Propagation: by cutting, air layering, division of root suckers and marcotting

Bougainvillea spectabilis/glabra (bougainvillea)

Family: Nyctaginaceae A flowering plants native to South America. They are thorny, woody, vines growing anywhere from 1-12 meters in length. If given support they will climb vigorously, using their sharp thorns as a means of attachment. The thin-textured, downy, tapering leaves and small, tubular flowers play a role in the overall attractive appearance of these plants (it is the brilliantly colored petal-like bracts that create its dramatic impact.) The most common colors of the its flowers are purple or magenta, but cultivated forms are available in all hues, from pure white to orange, pink, and crimson. Hard pruning of plant after flowering promotes bushy growth and more flowers. Cultural Requirement Light Requirement: need full sun Soil requirement: grow best in welldrained loamy soil Drought tolerance: high; prefer little water once established Propagation: by woody cuttings

B. glabra

B. spectabilis

Philodendron lacerum (toothed philodendron)

Family: Araceae Introduced plant in the Philippines and now widely cultivated. With proper support for clinging, this plant may grow to several or many metres in height. Having large leaves with long stalks. Leaf blades are green and glossy. Grown as an aroid climber; both as soil or water plant. Cultural Requirement Light requirement: prefer diffused/filtered light Soil requirement: well-drained soil with high organic content Propagation: through stem cuttings or by planting the lateral buds

Other philodendron species:

Philodendron domesticum (spade leaf philodendron or Burgundy philodendron) Epiphytic climbing aroid Has been known to remove harmful chemicals from the air.

Philodendron erubescens Golden With golden yellow to light yellow leaves. Leaves are shiny on top and coppery underneath on purplish petioles that are as long as the leaves themselves.

Philodendron microstictum

Philodendron melanochrysum (black gold philodendron)

Strong succulent climbing aroid. The velvety and glossy leaves of mature plants are spreading or hanging. Plant is poisonous if ingested (do not keep around children). Needs something to climb or support if it is planted in a pot.

Philodendron panduriforme (fiddle-leaved philodendron) Leaves are fiddleshaped and dull green in color. Requires frequent watering.

Scindapsus pictus Argyraeus

Indigenous to the Philippines. Slow growing climber, usually clinging to trees, concrete walls or surface of decaying woods. Leaves are dark green or bluish green with whitish gray blotches. Ideal plant for hanging basket. Cultural Requirements Humidity: High humidity Lighting Needs: plant does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West Soil Requirement: welldrained soil Propagation: Stem cuttings and airlayering

Monstera deliciosa (monstera)

Family: Araceae Native to Mexico & Guatemala. Stout climbing aroid with long, hanging, rod like, aerial roots. Having large leaves, glossy green, pinnately cut and perforated with oblong holes. Popularly grown as an indoor plant. It is an easy houseplant to maintain. Cultural requirement Light: plant does best in half shade or a moderately bright position, but not in direct sun. Soil requirement: acidic to slightly alkaline; clay or sandy loam Moisture: prefers barely moist soil; tolerates the dry air typical of most homes, but it appreciates a little misting when humidity is very low. Propagation: stem cutting (stem below an aerial root)

Cultivar:

Monstera deliciosa Variegata

Other Monstera species:

Monstera obliqua A climbing evergreen aroid which is native to Brazil. The species has leaves that are ovate to elliptic, light green in color and with large, irregular, oval holes.

Allamanda cathartica (yellow bell)

Family:Apocynaceae Native to Brazil. Semi-woody vine with milky sap. Usually planted as fence or wall plants. All parts of the plant is poisonous (should be used with caution in places frequented by children) Cultural Requirement Humidity: High humidity Lighting Needs: full sun Drought tolerance: high Soil Type: alkaline to acidic; clay, sandy loam Propagation: Stem cuttings

Zebrina pendula (inch plant)

Family: Commelinaceae Native to Mexico. A vigorously branching creeper with succulent stems and leaves. Upper surface of leaves is dark green to purple; lower surface is purple. Popularly grown as ground cover or as hanging plant. Cultural Requirement Light requirement: plant grows in the shade Soil tolerances: slightly alkaline; occasionally wet; clay; sand; acidic; loam Drought tolerance: moderate Soil salt tolerances: poor Propagation: is by stem cuttings which root easily.

Vernonia elaeagnifolia (curtain plant/Singapore vine)

Family: Asteraceae Native to Burma. Long trailing vine, with slender stem, to 3m or longer. The slender stems climb up and then fall down beautifully over a wall or railing. Planted as hanging plant. Propagation: stem cuttings

Episcia cupreata (silvery episcia)

Native to tropical America. Trailing or creeping perennial herb. Leaves are silky silvery at mid-section of the leaf blade, and greenish brown towards the margin. Flowers are small, bright red and solitary. Grown mostly as hanging plant or as ground cover. Cultural Requirements Light needs: grow well in shady places Humidity: high Soil: moist and welldrained Propagation: stem cuttings or by division of the plantlets

Glechoma hederacea (ground ivy)

Native to Europe. Creeping herb, invasive. Flowers are blue or violet. A good bee plant. Planted as groud cover. Cultural Requirement Light needs: shady areas Soil: moist welldrained soil Propagation: seed or by replanting clumps

Vanilla planifolia (vanilla)

Epiphytic vine having greenishyellow flowers.

Cultural Requirements Sun Exposure: light shade to shade Watering Needs: Regular water Soil:Requires consistently moist soil Propagation: through seeds; herbaceous stem cuttings

Peperomia scandens Variegata

Family:Piperaceae Introduced plant in the Philippines. Scandent, robust, creeping herb. Leaves are light green to creamy green, with narrow, white-bordered margins. Used as hanging plant. Cultural Requirement Light Needs: Part Shade to Sun Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Loam

Hedera canariensis Variegata

Family: Araliaceae Introduced species in the Philippines. Climbing woody vine with reddish stems. Leaf surface is dark green, variegated crem at the margins and middle part. Grows well in Baguio City but not so adapted in the lowlands. Grown as ground cover or wall covering. Cultural Requirement Light requirement: plant grows in the shade Soil tolerances: clay; sand; acidic; loam Drought tolerance: moderate Soil salt tolerances: poor Propagation: by cuttings of young shoots

Dischidia oiantha (common dischidia)

An endemic species in the Philippines. Loosely hanging and vigorously growing epiphytic herbs Stems are green and long. Leaves are less round, fleshy grayish green with milky sap. Grows in thickets and forest at low altitudes and along seashores. Grows in light shade.

Quisqualis indica (niyog-niyogan)

Family: Combretaceae Indigenous to the Philippines. A climbing shrub with woody stems. Often planted as an ornamental for its flowers. Its flowers are also fragant. It flowers on warmer months. Cultural Requirements Light needs: full/partial sun Water requirement : average Propagation: from seeds or from root suckers

Callisia repens (miniature turtle vine)

Family: Commelinaceae Native to South America. Fast-growing and slender herbaceous vine. Popularly grown as hanging plant or as ground cover. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Water requirement: average Propagation: stem cuttings

Setcreasea pallida (purple heart)

Family: Commelinaceae Native to Mexico. Low-growing succulent herb with eract or sprawling stems. Leaves are green to intense violet/purple. Used as ground cover. Used in streetscapes. Cultural Requirement Light requirement: plant grows in part shade/part sun Soil tolerances: alkaline; clay; sand; acidic; loam Drought tolerance: high Propagation: seeds or cuttings

Tradescantia fluminensis
Family:Commelinaceae Native to South America. Creeping herb with fleshy leaves, bluish above and deep purple beneath. Flowers are small and white. Usd as ground covers, hanging plants or for balcony planters. Cultural Requirement Light needs: full sun Soil: moist and welldrained; sandy Propagation: by division or by cuttings

Cultivar: Tradescantia fluminensis Variegata

Pellionia daveauna (pellionia)

Family: Urticaceae Indigenous species in the Philippines. Creeping, succulent herb with slender pinkish stem. Leaf blade is bronze olive-green with pale to grayish center. Popular as hanging plant or as ground creeper. Cultural Requirements Sun exposure: medium light Soil: moderately moist soil Propagation: stem cuttings

Ficus pumila (creeping fig)

Prostrate, creeping or climbing shrub, clinging close and flat to walls by roots. Leaves are dark to pale green. Widely cultivated in the country for wall covering. Cultural Requirement Sun exposure: part or full shade, morning sun okay Soil: not so particular to soil type; but it can easily be managed in less fertile, drier soil. Propagation: stem cuttings

Pilea nummulariifolia (creeping charlie)

Family: Urticaceae Introduced species in the Philippines. An evergreen creeping herb. Used as a ground cover or as hanging plant. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Soil: prefers moist soil (with humus) Propagation: from herbaceous stem cuttings

Clerodendrum thomsonae (white bleeding heart/secreto-de-amor)

Family: Verbenaceae A woody climber with slender stems. Native to West Africa. Having large and corrugated evergreen leaves. Flowers are numerous and dramatic having inflated white (sometimes turning pink) calyx and deep red corolla. Blooms almost year around. It does not spread as much as some, and is thus a good choice for a restricted support like a doorway arch or container trellis, and not such a good candidate to cover a fence. Bleeding heart are among the world's most beautiful flowers. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Soil: prefers well-drained and slightly acidic to neutral soil. Watering Needs: Moderate to regular water; keep drier on colder months. Propagation: by seeds, layering or woody stem cuttings

Clerodendrum splendens (red bleeding heart/secreto-de-amor)

Family: Verbenaceae Similar to the white bleeding heart. Flowers are brilliantscarlet. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil: prefers welldrained and slightly acidic to neutral soil. Propagation: from herbaceous stem cuttings or from semi-hardwood cuttings

Solandra maxima (cup-of-gold/chalice vine)

Family: Solanaceae A woody, climbing vine growing up to 10 m long. It is a heavy vine and requires a very sturdy support. Flowers are solitary; corolla is funnel-shaped, white turning to yellow and turn deeper golden as they age. Grown to climb on pergolas or trellis. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil: requires well-drained soil; mildly acidic to neutral Soil salt tolerance: high Watering Needs: regular water Propagation: from semihardwood cuttings or by air layering

Mandevilla splendens (mandevilla)

Family: Apocynaceae A tender woody vine native to Brazil. Having trumpet-shaped flowers (pink or white) shown off against lush evergreen foliage. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. It floers heaviest during the summer. Used to climb post or as container plant. Cultural Requirement Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Soil: prefers sandy loam, slightly acidic to slaghtly alkaline. Watering needs: regular water and without drying between waterings. Propagation: from softwood cuttings

Thunbergia mysorensis (clock vine)

Family: Acanthaceae A woody climber native to Southern India. Reaches up to 6 m. Flowers are showy, funnel-shaped, golden yellow to orange yellow, the outer lip with reddish spots. Attractive to hummingbirds. Grows beautifully on trellises or pergolas. Cultural Requirements Sun Exposure: full sun to light shade Watering Needs: Regular water, the soil shouldn't stay wet. Propagation: Cuttings, layering, seeds.

Podranea ricasoliana (pink trumpet vine)

Family: Bignoniaceae A vigorous woody evergreen climber native to Africa. Grows up to 3-5 m but can also go as tall as 10 m. Trumpet-shaped flowers are pale pink in color with dark purple lines in the throat. Cultural Requirements Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil: prefers fertile, fairly moist well-drained soil Propagation: by seeds or by cuttings of semimatured stems

Wedelia trilobata (wedelia)

Family: Asteraceae A creeping succulent herb native to North America Leaves are glossy green Flowers are golden yellow Produce most bloom in full sun. The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Used as an excellent ground cover. Cultural Requirements Sun exposure: full sun to part shade Soil: sandy loam; acidic Soil salt tolerance: good Propagation: from herbaceous stem cuttings

Arachis glabrata (ornamental peanut)

Family: Fabaceae A low growing (6-12 in.) creeping herb native to South America. Flowers are small and bright yellow in color. Drought tolerant and good for streetscapes. Used as ground cover for soil conservation. Cultural Requirements Sun Exposure: full sun Soil requirement: welldrained; tolerates a wide range of soil from sand to clay; acidic Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings; by simple layering; by tip layering

University of San Carlos

Technological Center
College of Architecture and Fine Arts

L Arch 25
Prepared by: Collera, Eunice Joy O. BS L Arch-2 Professor: Archt. Socorro Atega