Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sapindaceae

Genus:

Cardiospermum

Species:

Cardiospermum bahianum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

Brazil

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Scarification or soaking in warm water for 24 hours improves germination. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI