Plant Habit: | 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | Twines and climbs 12-15 feet or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small round black berries |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Handling the plant may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |