About
This vigorous evergreen tendril-climber to 8m or more, with dark green leaves composed of 3-5 obovate leaflets to 20cm long, rusty-hairy beneath; clusters of greenish-yellow flowers followed by green berries.
About the genus
Tetrastigma can be deciduous or evergreen tendril climbers, with lobed or palmately divided leaves; tiny greenish flowers in summer may be followed by black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toVietnam
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit or leaf mould in bright filtered light or bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity. Water freely in the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. The climbing stems will need support
PruningPruning group 11 in spring
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer; layer in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free