Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | Climbs 8 to 20 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves are pubescent; new leaves vary in color from shades of bronze-red to light green, maturing to dark green. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small round pubescent orange figs. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Clusters of tiny, creamy-white flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Plant contains a milky sap that may cause contact dermititis in some individuals. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Pollinators: | Wasps |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |