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Appearance: Flame vine, also known as orange trumpet vine, is a vigorously growing evergreen climber that can reach up to 5 meters in height ¹. Its foliage consists of opposite, pinnate leaves with two or three leaflets and a 3-branched tendril ¹.Flowers: The orange flowers are 5 to 9 cm long and densely clustered, appearing from winter to spring ¹. They are pollinated by hummingbirds ¹.- Fruits: The fruits are smooth, 3 cm long brown capsules ¹.- Growth Habit: Flame vine is a spreading vine that can grow up to 6 meters or more with a spread of up to 2 meters ². It flowers for many months, from soon after Christmas until winter ².- Cultivation: Flame vine prefers sunny, sheltered locations and is sensitive to cold winds ¹. It is resistant to soil salinity and can be grown from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer, autumn, or winter