Vaillaris glabra - Creepers & Climber

Vaillaris glabra is a Evergreen, woody climber, which can growth up to about 2 - 4 m tall. Light green, glossy, opposite leaves are elliptic or ovate with wavy leaf margin. Flowers are borne in clusters of large, white cup-shaped flowers located near the tip of branches. The flower is about 1.0 to 1.5 cm in diameter, has 5 pointed, slightly overlapping petals. The outer edge of each petal is curled inward to form a sharp point in the middle. They open in the morning, but their Pandan or burnt rice-like fragrance is strongest in the evening.

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Vaillaris glabra is a Evergreen, woody climber, which can growth up to about 2 - 4 m tall. Light green, glossy, opposite leaves are elliptic or ovate with wavy leaf margin. Flowers are borne in clusters of large, white cup-shaped flowers located near the tip of branches. The flower is about 1.0 to 1.5 cm in diameter, has 5 pointed, slightly overlapping petals. The outer edge of each petal is curled inward to form a sharp point in the middle. They open in the morning, but their Pandan or burnt rice-like fragrance is strongest in the evening.

This species is easy to grow and has a moderate growth rate. Plant this species in fertile, well-draining soil and space individuals 0.3 - 0.4 m apart. Provide a sturdy pergola or trellis to train plant to climb. It flowers best under full sun, because shady conditions inhibit flowering. Mulch the plants with compost to prevent the soil from drying out or the roots from overheating. Feed plants with a fertilizer rich in phosphorous to promote flowering. Avoid using nitrogen rich fertilizers, because they encourage development of leaves rather than flowers. Trim the branch tips after spent flowers to promote new growth and more flowering.