Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Basellaceae

Genus:

Anredera

Species:

Anredera baselloides

USDA Symbol:

ANBA9

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to subtropical regions, prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Propagates readily from aerial tubers (bulbils) and underground tubers; seed germination poorly documented as vegetative reproduction dominates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI