Chlore is a member of the Apocynaceae family, known for its evergreen woody vine that can grow up to 50 meters in length. The plant has milky sap, and its twigs are covered with fine hairs. Its branches and nodes are long enough to climb trees or cling to walls. The leaves are opposite, short-palmate, and typically elliptic or ovate-lanceolate in shape. It produces axillary and terminal cymes, with a deeply reflexed calyx and white, salverform corollas. Flowering occurs from April to July, and fruits mature by October. Native to China, it is commonly found in Shandong, Shanxi, Henan, and Jiangsu provinces.
As a widely distributed woody vine, Chlore offers numerous advantages. First, it is highly adaptable. It thrives in various soil types and shows strong resistance to harsh conditions. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade, as well as drought, flooding, and extreme cold. In fact, it grows vigorously in the Taihang Mountains of Jiyuan City, where temperatures can drop as low as -23°C.
Second, it has strong pollution resistance. With fast growth, thick and leathery leaves covered in a waxy layer, it can withstand harmful gases like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, and fluorides, as well as automobile exhaust and photochemical smog. It also effectively absorbs dust, making it an excellent air purifier.
Third, it's easy to cultivate and manage. Propagation is typically done through cuttings, which have a high survival rate. Due to its ability to root at stem nodes, large numbers of plants can be produced quickly. It has a strong root system, allowing it to thrive in calcareous, acidic, or neutral soils. It grows vigorously, is resistant to pruning, and can be shaped into a smooth ground cover, similar to a lawn. The author has successfully grown it for several years without encountering pests or diseases.
Chlore is evergreen, fragrant, and visually striking, resembling snow with its white flowers. It is ideal for garden landscapes, parks, walls, pillars, pavilions, corridors, and steep walls. Its ability to root easily when in contact with the ground and its resilience make it an excellent ground cover. It can be used as a ground cover in open forests or as a border plant.
Additionally, its thick, leathery leaves provide strong resistance to drought, heat, flooding, and cold. This wide adaptability makes it suitable for greening areas with severe pollution or poor environmental conditions, such as roadsides and slopes. Because it tolerates pruning and remains evergreen year-round, it can be combined with other ornamental plants like golden-leaf privet and red-leaf hibiscus to create colorful landscape blocks. Overall, Chlore is a versatile and resilient plant with great potential for both functional and aesthetic landscaping purposes.
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