Learn how to care for your green friend

Chestnut Vine

Tetrastigma voinierianum

Climbers & vines · Planned variety

Meet your green friend.

Chestnut Vine (Tetrastigma voinierianum) has a climbing / creeping growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: obovate. Flower colours recorded: green, white.

A space where it can thrive

Growth habit: climbing, creeping. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.

Ask about availability

Availability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.

Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Daderot · Source · CC0 1.0.

Your care routine

Light

Filtered light through a canopy.

Watering

Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry, and allow excess to drain.

Soil & drainage

Suitable textures: Loam (Silt). Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0).

Outdoor hardiness

Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b, 13a, 13b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.

Humidity

Higher humidity helps prevent drooping leaves.

Through the seasons

Reduce watering and stop feeding as autumn approaches; prune during dormancy.

Pets & little ones

This record does not provide a toxicity assessment. That does not establish safety for people or pets; do not ingest plant material.

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Care references

Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.