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Andean climbing vine Plant Care
Anredera vesicaria (Lam.) C.F.Gaertn.
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This plant's heart-shaped leaves are its most distinctive feature, originating from South America. Plant collectors are drawn to Anredera vesicaria for its unique and attractive foliage, making it a prized addition to any collection.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Andean climbing vine?
Water Andean climbing vine every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Andean climbing vine Native To?
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States
- Venezuela
- Virgin Islands, British
- Virgin Islands, U.S.
What Is the Andean climbing vine?
Andean climbing vine (Anredera vesicaria) belongs to the Basellaceae family within the Anredera genus. Andean climbing vine is native to Texas as well as to Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Venezuela and.
Andean climbing vine displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Andean climbing vine produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Andean climbing vine?
Anredera vesicaria requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Andean climbing vine Need?
Andean climbing vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Andean climbing vine in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Andean climbing vine Prefer?
Anredera vesicaria grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Andean climbing vine prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Andean climbing vine?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Andean climbing vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Andean climbing vine?
Feed Andean climbing vine every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Andean climbing vine?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Andean climbing vine?
Andean climbing vine can be propagated through stem cuttings, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to madeira vine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Andean climbing vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Andean climbing vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Andean climbing vine?
Andean climbing vine is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Andean climbing vine Need?
Andean climbing vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Andean climbing vine is native to Texas as well as to Mexico, Central America, West Indies, and Venezuela and.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Andean climbing vine is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anredera genus — compare its care with other Anredera species on PlantoScan.
Anredera is part of the Basellaceae plant family — browse all Basellaceae genera and species.
Andean climbing vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anredera vesicaria (Lam.) C.F.Gaertn., family Basellaceae (first published in Suppl. Carp. 3: 176 (1807)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Andean climbing vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Eric Knight, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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