Antigonon leptopus

Confederate Vine, Chain of Love, Coral Vine, Queen's Wreath, Mexican Creeper, Love Vine

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

For all problems of existence are essentially problems of harmony. They arise from the perception of an unsolved discord and the instinct of an undiscovered agreement or unity. To rest content with an unsolved discord is possible for the practical and more animal part of man, but impossible for his fully awakened mind, and usually even his practical parts only escape from the general necessity either by shutting out the problem or by accepting a rough, utilitarian and unillumined compromise. For essentially, all Nature seeks a harmony, life and matter in their own sphere as much as mind in the arrangement of its perceptions.

Sri Aurobindo, The Life Divine - I: The Human Aspiration

This manifestation of beauty and harmony is part of the Divine realisation upon earth, perhaps even its greatest part.

The Mother, Questions and Answers 1929 - 1931: 28 July 1929

Colour

Typically pink, but there are also white varieties.

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Harmony

The Mother’s Comment

Let us work for the day when this will become both the means and the end.

Colour

White, pink, deep pink, and bicoloured pink

Message of the Flower

Harmony in the Material Vital

The Mother’s Comment

No disputes, no quarrels - the sweetness of a life without clashes.

Colour

Deep pink

Message of the Flower

Harmony in the Vital

The Mother’s Comment

To harmonise the vital is a psychological masterpiece; happy is the one who accomplishes it.

Colour

Bright pink

Message of the Flower

Integral Harmony

The Mother’s Comment

Harmony between things, harmony between persons, harmony of circumstances and, above all, harmony of aspirations — all leading towards the Supreme Truth.

Colour

White

Family

Polygonaceae

Cultivars

Not widely varied; most commonly found in pink and white flowering forms.

Person who named the flower

Hook. & Arn.

Flower Size

Small individual flowers, but racemes can grow quite long, contributing to the vine's ornamental appeal.

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Smooth with a glossy appearance.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a lighter underside.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Climbing vine.

Life Cycle

Perennial in warm climates, can be grown as an annual in cooler regions.

Blooming Period

Summer to fall, year-round in tropical climates.

Climate

Tropical to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Adaptable to a range of soil types but prefers well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in warm temperatures; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally pest-resistant; watch for aphids and mildew in humid conditions.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Habitat

Native to Mexico; widely cultivated and naturalized in various tropical and subtropical regions.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for a variety of pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used for ornamental purposes, especially for covering fences, trellises, and arbors.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental; some use in traditional herbal remedies.

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered; widely cultivated.