Barbasco
Paullinia pinnata
Paullinia
Sapindaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Barbasco is a challenging tropical vine requiring consistent moisture and partial shade protection. This climbing plant needs strong support structures and regular pruning to manage its vigorous growth. Best suited for experienced gardeners in warm, humid climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
72″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil West-Central
Burkina
Burundi
Cabinda
Cameroon
Central African Repu
Chad
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 18, 2016 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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