C. halicacabum is a tender, woody-based, evergreen climber, often grown as an annual, with pinnate leaves divided into ovate to oblong, toothed, bright green leaflets and tiny, greenish-white flowers from summer into autumn followed by angled, balloon-like seed capsules maturing from green to pale brown.
Balloonvine Care
Cardiospermum Halicacabum
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
18°C - 21°C
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
it also requires frequent watering.
Pruning
If treating as an annual, remove at the end of the growing season.
Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade.
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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Temperature
Temperature 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C).
Popularity
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