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Groundcovers
New Test Plant
Botanical name
Evergreen, tuberous perennial native to SA. Long vines with Heart Shaped Leaves & lantern flowers
Quick Care Summary
Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Mature size
1.5m high x by 1m wide
Frost
Frost sensitive
Use
Indoor plant
Difficulty
Hard
How to Grow and Care
Place this Plant in your office/ home or on your patio.
Do not over water, once a week will be enough in summer and once every second week in Winter.
It makes Tuberous balls on the vines that can be cut off and planted again to make a new plant.
Best Uses in the Garden
- Indoor plant
- Patio / container
Growth and Size
- Height: 1.5m
- Width: 2m
- Growth rate: Slow
- Foliage: Leavy
Climate Suitability
- Excellent for coastal gardens
- Handles extreme summer heat
- Handles full sun at altitude
Maintenance Level
- Minimal feeding required
- Moderate maintenance
- Occasional Pruning or Stringing up of Vines.
- Fertilise once a month.