Overview
Cyphostemma mappia is a plant with a climbing, trailing habit in the genus Cyphostemma, part of the Vitaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cyphostemma mappia 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 mappia is a climbing or trailing deciduous plant from the Vitaceae family. It thrives in full sun and suits south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, including acid, alkaline, and neutral. Hardy to H1a, it is ideal for rock gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders. Interest in this plant is mainly during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
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 mappia 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 mappia
- Propagation
- Seed, Cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Sempervivum leaf miner
- Disease resistance
- Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cyphostemma mappia?
Cyphostemma mappia prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cyphostemma mappia need?
Cyphostemma mappia grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cyphostemma mappia hardy in the UK?
Cyphostemma mappia 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 mappia?
Seed, Cuttings.
