
Clematis smilacifolia
Clematis smilacifolia
Clematis
Ranunculaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
This tropical Asian clematis requires warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture. Provide sturdy climbing support and protect from direct hot sun which can scorch leaves. Best grown in conservatories or warm greenhouses in temperate climates.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
180″ – 300″
Soil
chalk
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist During Growing Season, Reduce In Winter
Soil pH
6.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Andaman Is.
Assam
Bangladesh
Borneo
Cambodia
Caroline Is.
China South-Central
China Southeast
East Himalaya
Hainan
India
Jawa
Laos
Lesser Sunda Is.
Malaya
Maluku
Myanmar
Nepal
New Guinea
Nicobar Is.
Attracts
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Bees
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 4, 2022 by Michal Svit (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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