Also known as Giant Grape Ivy · Lizard Plant
Chestnut Vine (Tetrastigma voinierianum) is a vigorous evergreen climber with large, palmate leaves, ideal for covering walls or trellises. Prefers bright, indirect light
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct, harsh sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Consistent moisture
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding during growth
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering slightly during the cooler winter months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Trim back leggy stems in spring or early summer. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve air circulation.
Pruning also helps in controlling its vigorous climbing habit.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer, remove lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in moist potting mix and keep in a warm, humid environment until roots form. This method yields new plants true to the parent.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in spring. Choose a pot that is 2-5 cm larger in diameter than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
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Where Chestnut Vine (Tetrastigma voinierianum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Tetrastigma |
| Species | Tetrastigma voinierianum |
Similar in genus Tetrastigma
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