Paullinia fuscescens

Paullinia

Sapindaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This rare tropical climbing plant requires high humidity and consistent moisture to establish successfully. Provide partial shade and strong support for its vigorous growth habit. Only recommended for collectors with greenhouse or tropical garden conditions.

Care Requirements

Care Level

High

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 240″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

96″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Maintaining Consistent Soil Moisture

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-10° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 120″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Belize

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Ecuador

El Salvador

Guatemala

Guyana

Honduras

Mexico Central

Mexico Gulf

Mexico Northeast

Mexico Northwest

Mexico Southeast

Mexico Southwest

Nicaragua

Panamá

Southwest Caribbean

Suriname

Trinidad-Tobago

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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