| Plant Habit: | Shrub 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 5 feet. In it's native habitat, it will grow as a twining vine,12 feet or more. |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Other: Small purplish-black berries. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Espalier |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: National Flower of Indonesia and the Philippines |
| lovesblooms | On March 2, 2020 | Seeds germinated |
| lovesblooms | On February 26, 2020 | Seeds sown indoors, heat, lights |
