About
Clematicissus striata is a robust, evergreen vine characterized by its slender growth and tendrils. The foliage consists of glossy, leathery leaves that are either three- or five-lobed, reaching lengths of up to 7 cm. During the summer months, it bears subtle green flowers, which are soon followed by glossy, black berries.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- Chile & S Brazil
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Under glass, grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Pot on or top dress in spring. Will survive outdoors in a frost-free position, or can be stood outside for the summer
- Pruning
- Pruning group 11
- Propagation
- Propagate by hardwood or greenwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free