Malpighiaceae
Heteropterys wydleriana
Heteropterys wydleriana
Also known as Heteropterys nitida var. obtusifolia, Banisteria wydleriana, Heteropterys bellonis, Stigmaphyllon chrysophyllum
Tropical Plants · Native Plants · Tropical · Vine · Climbing · Caribbean · Humid · Rare · Greenhouse · Warm · Climbing-Vine · Exotic
This Caribbean native vine requires warm, humid conditions and consistent moisture to thrive. It performs best in partial shade with protection from strong winds and cold temperatures. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and promotes healthy growth in tropical or greenhouse settings.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water when top inch of soil becomes dry, maintaining consistent moisture · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 72 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Puerto Rico
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle
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