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.

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