Cambodian cinnamon vine Plant Care
Stephania cambodica Gagnep.
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Stephania cambodica is a unique plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with distinctive silvery patterns. Originally from Cambodia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its ornamental foliage and trailing growth habit.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Water Cambodian cinnamon 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 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Cambodian cinnamon vine (Stephania cambodica) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Stephania genus. Cambodian cinnamon vine is native to Cambodia, Thailand. Cambodian cinnamon vine is also known as Stephania erecta.
Cambodian cinnamon vine displays a twining vine or climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Cambodian cinnamon vine produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Stephania cambodica 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 Cambodian cinnamon vine Need?
Cambodian cinnamon vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cambodian cinnamon 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 Cambodian cinnamon vine Prefer?
Stephania cambodica grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Cambodian cinnamon vine prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Cambodian cinnamon vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Feed Cambodian cinnamon 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 Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Cambodian cinnamon vine can be propagated through by seeds or stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to four-stamen stephania plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cambodian cinnamon vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cambodian cinnamon 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 Cambodian cinnamon vine?
Cambodian cinnamon 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 Cambodian cinnamon vine Need?
Cambodian cinnamon vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Cambodian cinnamon vine is native to Cambodia, Thailand. In cooler regions, grow Cambodian cinnamon vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Cambodian cinnamon 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 Stephania genus — compare its care with other Stephania species on PlantoScan.
Stephania is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Cambodian cinnamon vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Stephania Species
Other Stephania species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stephania cambodica Gagnep., family Menispermaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 170 (1938)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cambodian cinnamon 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, 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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