Overview
Cassytha filiformis is a plant with a trailing habit in the genus Cassytha, part of the Lauraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cassytha filiformis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1B. Suggested uses include hanging basket, houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Cassytha filiformis is a trailing evergreen cultivar of the genus Cassytha, belonging to the Lauraceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered aspect facing east, south, or west. This plant grows well in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for cultivation in hanging baskets, as a houseplant, or in conservatories and greenhouses, it is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cassytha
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1B
Plant details
Cassytha filiformis size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hanging Basket, Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cassytha filiformis
- Propagation
- Seed, Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cassytha filiformis?
Cassytha filiformis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cassytha filiformis need?
Cassytha filiformis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cassytha filiformis hardy in the UK?
Cassytha filiformis has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Cassytha filiformis?
Seed, Stem cuttings.