Overview
Cyphostemma juttae is a plant with a climbing, trailing habit in the genus Cyphostemma, part of the Vitaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cyphostemma juttae grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include rock garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Cyphostemma juttae is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cyphostemma. It is a slow-growing succulent caudex shrub native to northwestern and north-central Namibia. It is well known as an ornamental plant. The plant is also known as wild grape, tree grape, Namibian grape, droog-my-keel, Jutta's botterboom, and bastard cobas. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it needs tropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1a). It works well for rock garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cyphostemma
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Cyphostemma juttae size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cyphostemma juttae
- Propagation
- Seed, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Sempervivum leaf miner
- Disease resistance
- Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cyphostemma juttae?
Cyphostemma juttae prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cyphostemma juttae need?
Cyphostemma juttae grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cyphostemma juttae hardy in the UK?
Cyphostemma juttae has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Cyphostemma juttae?
Seed, Cuttings.
