Elephant Creeper (aka Hawaiian Baby Woodrose) is a woody perennial climbing vine native to the Indian subcontinent and introduced to numerous areas worldwide, including Hawaii, Africa, and the Caribbean. Though it can be invasive, it is often prized for its aesthetic and medicinal value.

These vines can grow up to 30 feet high if given the proper support. They produce lilac flowers and gigantic leaves that measure up to 1 foot in length and width. The leaves are a smooth leathery green (glabrous) on top with silvery fur (tomentose) on their undersides. The seeds of this strain, which are also coated in fur, contain more lysergic acid than either of its sister plants—Ololiuqui and Morning Glory.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Transplant permanently into a 20 gallon container if the plant cannot be planted in the ground (ie: in climates where temperatures fall below 40° F, where they must be overwintered indoors or inside a greenhouse). They may be temporarily transplanted into a smaller container of at least 3 gallons in size and potted up as needed. These vines require a trellis, fence, wall or type of support to climb on.

Harden off by slowly increasing their exposure to full day sun, up to 6-8 hours per day. They currently receive mostly morning and afternoon sun…and rarely the extreme midday sun of Southern Alabama (USDA zone 9b) where they're being propagated.

Rooted in a 5" pot of organic soil.

Planted in soil and overwintered inside a greenhouse in cold climates.

Vines are intended for botanical purposes.