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Looking for green climbing plants to revitalize your garden or enhance your indoor space? Climbing plants add lush greenery, vertical interest, and a sense of vitality to any environment. Whether you’re looking to create a living wall, soften up fences, or simply want to inject a touch of the wild indoors, green climbing plants are an excellent choice. Not only do they offer natural beauty, but many are easy to care for and highly adaptable to New Zealand’s climate.

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Rhaphidophora decursiva

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Rhaphidophora decursiva (Dragon Tail Plant) is a striking tropical climber known for its large, deeply split leaves that become more dramatic as the plant matures. This fast growing plant adds a lush, jungle like feel to indoor spaces and sheltered NZ gardens.

From $44.09

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Arches, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical, White
A Philodendron melanochrysum plant with dark green, velvet covered leaves growing in a pot.

Philodendron melanochrysum

Philodendron melanochrysum, also known as the Black Gold Philodendron, is a stunning climbing plant prized for its large, velvety, dark green leaves with striking golden veins. Native to Colombia, it makes a beautiful feature indoors or in sheltered outdoor spaces in New Zealand.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 60 cm
Garden uses: Containers
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Grape 'Albany Surprise'

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Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' is a robust New Zealand native shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage and dense growth. Perfect for creating privacy...

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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Green'

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Coprosma 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

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Thuja 'Green Giant'

Thuja 'Green Giant' is a smaller variety of Cedar and bears sprays of glossy, dark green foliage held on slender stems. The result is a tree with a...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

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Phormium 'Emerald Green' plants in a mixed planting.
Phormium 'Emerald Green'

Phormium 'Emerald Green' is a compact New Zealand flax valued for its rich emerald green foliage and tidy growth habit. This hardy evergreen provides...

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Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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Erica 'Ice Green' (Winter Heather)

Erica 'Ice Green' is a compact evergreen heath valued for its fresh green foliage and masses of delicate flowers that brighten the garden through the...

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Carex comans green plants with dense, green foliage in a garden.
Carex comans Green

Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

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Buxus 'Green Gem'

Buxus 'Green Gem' is a compact, evergreen boxwood plant that is ideal for low hedges, borders, and topiary in New Zealand gardens. It forms a dense...

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Grevillea 'Cream and Green'

Grevillea 'Cream and Green' is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its soft cream flowers and lush green foliage. Flowering over a long period...

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Fraxinus 'Green Glow'

Fraxinus 'Green Glow' is an attractive deciduous tree valued for its fresh green foliage, upright form, and dependable seasonal structure. The leafy...

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Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
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Why Choose Green Climbing Plants?

Green climbing plants are perfect for transforming bare walls, unsightly fences, or pergolas into living features that elevate your garden design. They provide privacy, shade, and wildlife habitat while purifying air and adding texture. Many climbing species are evergreen, ensuring year-round lushness. From vigorous outdoor climbers to compact varieties suitable for indoor spaces, green climbing plants bring versatility and charm wherever they grow.

Top Green Climbing Plants for New Zealand Gardens

There’s a wide selection of green climbing plants suitable for homes and gardens across New Zealand. One standout indoor option is Rhaphidophora decursiva, renowned for its strikingly large, glossy foliage and vining habit. This plant thrives in indirect light and grows beautifully with minimal fuss—just provide a support and watch it climb!

For outdoor spaces, consider pairing climbers with structural evergreens like Cupressus Green Spire. While not a climber, its upright habit creates the perfect backdrop for other green climbing plants, giving your landscape definition and depth.

When it comes to low-maintenance houseplants, foliage lovers can also add trailing and climbing species such as Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant). Although typically grown as a cascading plant, Spider Plants can be trained to climb gently, especially when allowed to attach to a moss pole or trellis.

Tips for Growing Green Climbing Plants

Choosing the right green climbing plant depends on your space and light conditions. Most climbers appreciate a sturdy support—think trellises, arbors, or moss poles. Regular pruning helps direct their growth and encourage lush foliage. Be sure to keep an eye on watering, as excess moisture or dryness can impact growth. For indoor climbing plants like Rhaphidophora decursiva, ensure well-draining soil and a bright, indirect light position.

Mixing climbing varieties with colourful foliage plants like Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) or ground covers such as Phormium 'Green Dwarf' can elevate your garden to new heights, creating a layered tapestry of green and colour.

Explore Green Climbing Plants Today

Whether your garden needs a lush vertical accent or your home calls for an indoor climber with personality, green climbing plants are the answer. Browse our selection and discover favourites like Rhaphidophora decursiva, Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant), and Cupressus Green Spire to find the perfect plant for your next project. Let your creativity climb—and transform your space with greenery.

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