Madeira Heartleaf Vine

Plant Description: This South American vine called Madeira Vine (Anredera cordifolia, 落葵薯) can be grown as a vegetable, or an ornamental.  It is a succulent belonging to the Basellaceae family with edible leaves and tubers.  It is a vagarious climber that grows about 90+ feet if it does not get cut back.  This vine grows well in containers, keep cutting back to maintain desired size.  It's fast growing during warm season.  Can be grown with a tomato cage, trellis, or fence.  The flowers come in mid to late summer with creamy white blooms that are scented.  Grows well in full sun to part shade with moderate water.  Can grow in well-drained and clay soil.  It's a hardy plant that handles infrequent watering.  Mature stems will produce aerial tubers that can be used to propagate. Plant will not tolerate frost so save the ground tubers or aerial tubers to regrow in the next season. Which Parts Are Edible?Leaves can be eaten cooked or raw.  Although it is not recommended to eat more than a