Cardiospermum grandiflorum

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Other common names

balloon vine

Synonyms

Cardiospermum caillei

This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details. A climbing woody vine with stems that can reach 8m long. Clusters of white flowers are followed by ballon-like capsules that contain seed

Botanical Details

Family
Sapindaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of around 14 species of herbaceous vines, native to tropical regions of America, Africa and India. The foliage is finely cut and hairy, with twining tendrils and insignificant white flowers. Seed capsules are inflated, which is why plants within this genus are also known as the 'balloon vine'
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

This plant is on the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat list of Species of Special Concern and the EU list of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern (applies in NI). It should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild in the UK. It is also banned from sale, and gardeners who already have it should take steps to control it. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

See cultivation notes

Pests

See cultivation notes

Diseases

See cultivation notes