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Keep the soil consistently moist during the active growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months.
Also known as Aritja · Catbrier · Common Smilax
Smilax aspera, commonly known as Rough Bindweed, is a prickly evergreen climber with heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers, and red berries.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Best flowering and growth occur in sunny locations.
70% intensity
Tolerates some shade.
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
60% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is essential. Adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may suffer frost damage.
70% intensity
Protect from hard frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the spring and summer growing season.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the active growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in cooler months.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged stems and to control size and shape. Can be pruned hard to rejuvenate.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in autumn or spring. Can also be propagated by division of rhizomes in spring.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, moving to a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Rough Bindweed (Smilax aspera)
Where Rough Bindweed (Smilax aspera) is found
Density
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Smilacaceae |
| Genus | Smilax |
| Species | Smilax aspera |
Similar in genus Smilax
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