Ripogonum scandens - Supplejack, Kareao
Supplejack is a native New Zealand rainforest vine, known for its hard yet flexible stems that allow it to climb high into the forest canopy. It starts as a sapling stem, searching for support. Once it finds a tree or shrub to cling to, it rapidly grows up to 5cm per day in summer. As it matures, it develops branches and leaves. This liana-like vine thrives in forest and wetland environments, making it an excellent choice for native restoration projects.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Shade, wetland conditions, and wind.
• Endemic Distribution: North, South, Stewart, and Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 6m.
• Flowering: October – May (green or yellow flowers).
• Fruiting: Year-round, producing clusters of red berries, which are a valuable food source for birds.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Forest revegetation & restoration
An essential native vine for forest restoration, biodiversity, and supporting bird populations.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Supplejack is a native New Zealand rainforest vine, known for its hard yet flexible stems that allow it to climb high into the forest canopy. It starts as a sapling stem, searching for support. Once it finds a tree or shrub to cling to, it rapidly grows up to 5cm per day in summer. As it matures, it develops branches and leaves. This liana-like vine thrives in forest and wetland environments, making it an excellent choice for native restoration projects.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Shade, wetland conditions, and wind.
• Endemic Distribution: North, South, Stewart, and Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 6m.
• Flowering: October – May (green or yellow flowers).
• Fruiting: Year-round, producing clusters of red berries, which are a valuable food source for birds.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Forest revegetation & restoration
An essential native vine for forest restoration, biodiversity, and supporting bird populations.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Supplejack is a native New Zealand rainforest vine, known for its hard yet flexible stems that allow it to climb high into the forest canopy. It starts as a sapling stem, searching for support. Once it finds a tree or shrub to cling to, it rapidly grows up to 5cm per day in summer. As it matures, it develops branches and leaves. This liana-like vine thrives in forest and wetland environments, making it an excellent choice for native restoration projects.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Shade, wetland conditions, and wind.
• Endemic Distribution: North, South, Stewart, and Chatham Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 6m.
• Flowering: October – May (green or yellow flowers).
• Fruiting: Year-round, producing clusters of red berries, which are a valuable food source for birds.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food / Attractant
• Bee food
• Forest revegetation & restoration
An essential native vine for forest restoration, biodiversity, and supporting bird populations.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”