Zone: Zones 9-11
Size: 10-15+ feet tall, several feet wide. This is a fast-growing climbing plant. The vines will intertwine on a fence, a trellis, a decorative ladder, or any other objects nearby. The vines can be clipped and/or “trained” to have a manageable plant.
Temperature/Humidity: Temperatures 60℉ or above. Keep humidity above 50%.
Pet Friendly: There are no reports of a definite answer on the pet-toxicity of this plant. However, the leaves, vines, & fruit may cause digestive problems in pets when ingested in large amounts.
Edible: Yes. The fruit produced from this plant is edible.
Soil: Use well-draining and sandy loam soil. Neutral to slightly acidic in PH. A high-potassium fertilizer may be used a few times each year.
Lighting: Full-Sun (indirect while the plant is small). Partial sun if your location has extreme hot temperatures during the summer.
Water: Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry. We recommend using Distilled, Reverse Osmosis, or Rainwater.
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