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Plant Needs
Characteristics
- Leaf: Heart-shaped, glossy green foliage, 10–20 cm long with pointed tips and smooth margins
- Flower: Trumpet-shaped white blooms, 10–15 cm wide, sweetly fragrant, opening at dusk and closing by mid-morning
- Stem: Slender, herbaceous twining stems with fine, soft hairs for anchoring to supports
Care Guide
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; increase watering frequency during hot, dry spells
Apply diluted balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks to support blooming. Avoid over-fertilizing, as excessive nitrogen can reduce flower production
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2–3 weeks, steep in water for 24 hours, dilute the tea 1:20 with water, and apply as a root drench to avoid leaf burn- Trim overgrown or tangled vines in early spring to encourage new, vigorous growth and maintain a tidy shape
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering throughout the growing season
- Remove yellowing or damaged foliage to improve airflow and reduce the risk of fungal diseases
- Cut back vines by one-third in late autumn if growing in temperate regions to prepare for overwintering
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets: ASPCA confirmed toxic; contains tropane alkaloids that may cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dilated pupils, and tremors
Humans: Ingestion of plant material may cause nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort due to tropane alkaloids
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Symbolizes nocturnal beauty, fleeting romance, and the quiet magic of moonlit gardens
Usage: Ornamental climbing vine for trellises, arbors, and container gardens; fragrant night-blooming accent for evening outdoor spaces
