Derris
Derris elliptica
Derris
Fabaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This tropical climbing vine requires warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture. Best suited for experienced gardeners in tropical climates or heated greenhouses. Needs strong support structure as it can grow quite large.
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 3-4 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
Andaman Is.
Assam
Bangladesh
Borneo
Brazil Northeast
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Cambodia
Caroline Is.
China South-Central
China Southeast
Christmas I.
Hainan
Hawaii
India
Jawa
Laos
Leeward Is.
Malaya
Maluku
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 20, 2021 by Maarten Vanhove (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.