Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial 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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | climbs or twines 4 to 6 feet or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Pubescent (soft, fuzzy) |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Said to have the fragrance of peanut butter |
Flower Color: | Other: Dark marroon-brown, almost black in color |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums Espalier |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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