#3 Arrowhead Vine - Nepthytis
One of the most common houseplants, arrowhead vine features distinctly arrow-shaped leaves (hence the moniker). Unlike a lot of plants, there are many different varieties from which to choose. Most have variegated foliage; depending on variety, the leaves may be green with white markings or bronzy-green with pink tones. Young plants form a mound about a foot high, but stems begin to vine as they mature, so you can grow them upright on a pole or let them trail in a hanging basket.
By the way, you may also see this plant sold as Nepthytis.
The colorful leaves keep their variegation -- even in low-light spots, so this is a top pick for dressing up just about any corner of your home.
Growing Conditions: Low to medium light; 60-75 degrees F.; keep evenly moist
Size: To 3 feet tall and wide
Grape Ivy
'Ellen Danica', the variety of grape ivy pictured here is often called oakleaf ivy because its leaves are more deeply cut than other types of grape ivy. Regardless of the variety, grape ivy is a vine with tendrils that readily cling to a trellis or stake. It offers shiny, deep green leaves that create a very nice texture.
Even though it's a vine, grape ivy has more of a mounding habit -- so it's a perfect choice for lush, tidy-looking hanging baskets.
Growing Conditions: Medium light; 65-80 degrees F.; keep evenly moist
Size: To 6 feet as a vine
Hoya
Hoya, or wax plant, has waxy green leaves and waxy fragrant pink flowers. Golden wax plant (pictured) adds creamy leaf variegation to the plant's appeal. You can let the plant climb, train the stems onto a topiary, or allow them to trail in a hanging basket.
Wax plant offers beautiful flowers (that are often powerfully fragrant). It's also a low-water plant, so it doesn't mind if you forget to water it from time to time.
Growing Conditions: Medium to bright light; 55-75 degrees F.; allow the soil surface to dry between waterings
Size: Can climb or trail to 4 feet or more
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