Overview

Anredera cordifolia is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Anredera, part of the Basellaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anredera cordifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include ground cover, climber and container plant.

About

Anredera cordifolia (Madeira vine) is a deciduous climbing plant from the Basellaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a south- or west-facing, sheltered position. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for use as ground cover, a climber, or in containers, it is hardy to H1b in the UK. Planting in well-drained soil with watering during establishment supports healthy growth. Propagation can be achieved through seed, stem cuttings, or root cuttings, with interest in the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Anredera is a genus of plants native to Latin America, the West Indies, Texas, and Florida. Some are naturalized in other regions. Most of them evergreen vines of dry scrubland and thickets.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Anredera

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Anredera cordifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ground cover, Climber, Container plant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anredera cordifolia

Propagation

Seed, Stem cuttings, Root cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to vine weevil

Disease resistance

Susceptible to Phytophthora ramorum

Frequently asked questions