Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | Twining stems climb 6 to 20 feet. |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Light green, succulent, soft, pubescent leaves. |
Fruit: | Other: Cylindrical pods containing small feathery seeds. |
Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White Other: Umbels of 20 to 25 small white flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Stems contain white, milky latex sap that may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
MySecretIslandGarden | On March 12, 2023 | Obtained plant GW |
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