Wollum-vine Plant Care

Wollum-vine (Aphanopetalum resinosum) belongs to the Aphanopetalaceae family within the Aphanopetalum genus. Wollum-vine is also known as Native Rose, Scrambling Rose.

Wollum-vine displays a compact, mounding shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Wollum-vine produces small clusters of white, star-shaped flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Wollum-vine every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Wollum-vine thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Aphanopetalum resinosum tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Wollum-vine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Wollum-vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Wollum-vine every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining, acidic soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Wollum-vine is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Wollum-vine can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Wollum-vine while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Wollum-vine is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Wollum-vine can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to native rose plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Wollum-vine is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Wollum-vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Wollum-vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.