PatternBaseMonkey Ladder Vine
Entada gigas, Fabaceae
Zones
10–12
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerTrellisBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
High (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Yellow yamDioscorea cayenensis
Both vigorous climbing vines compete for light and support structures when grown together
Chestnut VineTetrastigma voinierianumBoth are vigorous climbing vines that compete intensely for light and support structures
Sea Bean VineMucuna bracteataLarge leguminous vines compete for support trees and may produce competing alkaloids
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationCanopy StructureErosion Control
Edible Parts
Seeds
Medicinal Uses
Soap SubstituteSkin Conditions
Common Questions
What zones does Monkey Ladder Vine grow in?
Monkey Ladder Vine grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.
Is Monkey Ladder Vine a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Monkey Ladder Vine is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Monkey Ladder Vine?
Good companions for Monkey Ladder Vine include Raintree, Panama Rubber Tree.
Design guilds with Monkey Ladder Vine and see companion relationships visually.
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