Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Also known as Heartseed · Small-Fruited Balloon Vine
Sprainbush Vine (Cardiospermum microcarpum) is a fast-growing annual or perennial vine with delicate, lobed leaves and small, white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but allow to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Prune back in early spring to shape the vine and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. Light pruning can also be done after flowering to maintain size and form.
Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the plant.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring under glass or in a warm propagator. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood. Seedlings may take some time to establish and flower.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sprainbush Vine (Cardiospermum microcarpum)
Where Sprainbush Vine (Cardiospermum microcarpum) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Cardiospermum |
| Species | Cardiospermum microcarpum |
Similar in genus Cardiospermum
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
