Overview
Tetrastigma harmandii is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Tetrastigma, part of the Vitaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tetrastigma harmandii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Tetrastigma harmandii, commonly known as ayo, is an evergreen climbing plant from the Vitaceae family. Like other members of the Tetrastigma genus, it features tendrils and palmate leaves, and produces small greenish flowers in summer that may develop into black berries. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a moist but well-drained condition, preferring a west-facing, sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to H1a and is well suited for patio and container planting, requiring support and propagation by semi-ripe cuttings or layering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tetrastigma
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Tetrastigma harmandii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tetrastigma harmandii
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tetrastigma harmandii?
Tetrastigma harmandii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tetrastigma harmandii need?
Tetrastigma harmandii grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Tetrastigma harmandii hardy in the UK?
Tetrastigma harmandii 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 Tetrastigma harmandii?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering.
