Botanical Name: Tetrastigma voinieranum
Common Name: Lizard vine Type of Plant: dicot: evergreen vine Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Large, coarse-textured vine with large, palmately compound, fuzzy leaves and thick stems featuring long, thick tendrils; this aggressive vine is suitable for large-scale plantings only Height to 40' Spread to 40' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors roots prefer shade, top prefers sun Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness some frost – Zones 13, 17-24 Morphology: Leaves Large, palmately compound leaves to 12" across, made of up to 7 oval, coarsely toothed leaflets; new foliage is silvery hairy on lower surfaces Flowers insignificant umbels of small yellow-green flowers – rare Fruit small berry – rare Propagation: stem cuttings, roots easily Usage: large-scale lattice cover, wall cover or fence cover, can also be used as a groundcover or bank cover; good near swimming pools and in large-scale tropical landscapes Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering, but tolerates drought well Fertilizing slow-release at planting Pruning head back to control size; tendrils are tough and thick Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Laos/Southeast Asia Family: Vitaceae Notes: |
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