Scientific Name
Araujia sericifera

Common Name
Cruel vine; Cruel plant; Bladder vine
Hardiness Zone:  8-9; Grown as tender annual or as container plant in most zones

Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Texture: Twining
Height: 30'
Exposure: Filtered sun to light shade
Climbing Method: Twining
Flower/ Fruit: Fragrant white or pale pink waxy flowers summer to fall; large grooved pods; attracts moths
Comments: Overwinter in a bright, cool location; will germinate from seeds in 3 to 6 weeks; prefers moderate moist soil
Cultivars: --
   
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