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Plant Habit: 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)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 16 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cucumber Cactus
  • Grape Ivy

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Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Dec 7, 2011 1:55 PM concerning plant:
    Easy to grow. Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over-water. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.

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