How to grow Ylang ylang vine

Ylang ylang vine grow and care – plant of the genus Artabotrys also known as Artabotrys hexapetalus or Climbing ylang ylang, Ylang ylang vine grow as shrub‎ or vine perennial evergreen plant, mostly used as fragrant ornamental plant, fruits are edible but almost never use for this, also can be used as hedge plant, can grow in tropic, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.

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Leaves color green in elliptic shape, the leaves are waxy.

Ylang ylang vine flower

Flower fragrant color yellow with 6 petals, 3 inner petals and 3 outer, flower are waxy.

Fruits edible, the color of the fruit is yellow with small seeds inside, the fruit are the size 2-5 cm.

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How to grow Ylang ylang vine growing and care:

Slightly acidic soil, can survive light frost but no more than this

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive

Planting season:
Spring / Autumn / Winter

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Just for design and dead parts

Size of the plant:
2-5 m, 6-15 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun to half shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Autumn / Winter

General information about the flower:
Yellow fragrant flower 6 petals, 3 inner petals and 3 outer, flower are waxy.

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Uses of flower:
Perfume, for fragrance in the house

Edible fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Spring

Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds

What can be done with big quantities of Ylang ylang vine fruit?
Eat raw, jams

Work requirements on the fruit:
Just collect

How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years

Scientific name:

Artabotrys hexapetalus

How to grow Ylang ylang vine

Growing Ylang ylang vine fruits

Growing Ylang ylang vine

Ylang ylang vine

Categories

Blooming Seasons
  • Autumn flowers
  • Winter flowers
Edible Parts
  • Edible Fruit
Culinary uses
  • Eaten raw
  • Jams
Flower colors
  • Yellow flower
Climate
  • Mediterranean Climate
  • Subtropics Climate
  • Tropics Climate
Harvest Season
  • Spring Harvest
Ornamental parts
  • Ornamental flower
  • Ornamental leaves
  • Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed
  • Average growing plants
Plant life-form
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial plant
  • Shrub
  • Vine
Plant Uses
  • Bonsai
  • Edible plants
  • Fragrance
  • Ornamental plants
Planting Season
  • Autumn Planting
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer planting
Plants sun exposure
  • Full sun Plants
  • Part shade Plants
Watering plants
  • Regularly water
Hardiness zone
  • Hardiness zone 10
  • Hardiness zone 11
  • Hardiness zone 12
  • Hardiness zone 13

Growing in Pots, Balconies & Indoors

The ylang ylang vine (Artabotrys hexapetalus) is a scrambling climber of 2-5 m (6-15 ft). The grower confirms it can be grown in a container but is not a houseplant – and note it can be invasive, so a pot is a good way to keep it in check.

Quick Details

  • Container Size: A roomy tub (30-50 L / 8-13 gal) with a trellis or support
  • Indoor Suitability: Not a houseplant; grow it outdoors
  • Best Spot: Full sun to half shade
  • Soil & Drainage: Rich, free-draining mix
  • Watering in Pots: Average – keep evenly moist, never waterlogged

Indoors & On the Windowsill

  • Houseplant limits: Not a houseplant – it is a vigorous climber that needs good light and room to scramble.
  • Overwintering: A potted vine can be sheltered in a bright, frost-free spot for the cool season in cold climates.
  • Containing its spread: Because it can be invasive, a pot helps limit its roots and reach.

On a Balcony or Patio

  • Light, support & exposure: Give it a sunny, sheltered spot with a sturdy trellis. Pots dry fast in sun and wind, so check moisture regularly.

Choosing the Pot, Soil & Long-Term Care

  • Pot & drainage: Use a pot with plenty of drainage holes; skip a standing water saucer to avoid root rot. Terracotta breathes and dries faster, while glazed or plastic pots hold moisture longer.
  • Potting mix: A well-aerated, organic-rich mix – peat or coir blended with perlite or vermiculite for drainage.
  • Feeding: Potted plants need feeding more often than those in the ground, as nutrients leach out with each watering – feed lightly through the active growing season.
  • Repotting: Refresh the mix or pot up about every two years; for an established specimen, replace part of the soil and lightly prune the roots and top growth.

Bloom & Flower Guide

Quick Details

  • Bloom Season: Autumn to winter
  • Flower Appearance: Waxy yellow flowers with six petals – three inner and three outer; strongly fragrant
  • Edibility: The flower is not eaten; it is prized for its powerful sweet fragrance and used in perfume and to scent the home

Detailed Blooming Overview

Climbing ylang ylang is grown above all for its scent. The waxy yellow six-petaled flowers release a rich, sweet fragrance, especially as they mature, which is why the blooms are cut to perfume rooms and used in perfumery.

Flower Characteristics

  • Waxy yellow flowers with six petals – three inner and three outer.
  • Strongly and sweetly fragrant.

Bloom Care & Thinning

  • Pollination: Mainly bees.
  • Flower uses: The blooms are cut to scent rooms and are used in perfume-making.

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