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White Bryony Plant Care
Bryonia alba L.
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Bryonia alba is a climbing plant known for its heart-shaped, deep green leaves and delicate tendrils that help it grip onto structures. Originating from Europe and Western Asia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unique appearance and ability to add a touch of elegance to any garden.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for White Bryony?
Water White Bryony every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the White Bryony Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the White Bryony?
White Bryony (Bryonia alba) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family within the Bryonia genus. White Bryony is native to Europe and Northern Iran. White Bryony is also known as Wild Hops.
White Bryony displays a vining, climbing growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. White Bryony produces small greenish-white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a White Bryony?
Bryonia alba requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the White Bryony Need?
White Bryony thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the White Bryony Prefer?
Bryonia alba grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. White Bryony prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a White Bryony?
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Good drainage is essential for White Bryony to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a White Bryony?
Feed White Bryony every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a White Bryony?
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 White Bryony?
White Bryony can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild hops plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the White Bryony Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets
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 White Bryony?
White Bryony is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 White Bryony Need?
White Bryony grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. White Bryony is native to Europe and Northern Iran.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
White Bryony 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 Bryonia genus — compare its care with other Bryonia species on PlantoScan.
Bryonia is part of the Cucurbitaceae plant family — browse all Cucurbitaceae genera and species.
White Bryony thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bryonia alba L., family Cucurbitaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 1012 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: White Bryony is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: crothfels, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 9b, 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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