Climbing Dalechampia (Dalechampia Scandens) is a perennial vine in the Euphorbiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dalechampia scandens is a slender, twisted perennial vine with hirsute stems and stalked 3-lobed leaves. It features showy white to green bracts and is often used as an ornamental climber.

Climbing Dalechampia

Climbing Dalechampia

Dalechampia Scandens

Dalechampia scandens is a slender, twisted perennial vine with hirsute stems and stalked 3-lobed leaves. It features showy white to green bracts and is often used as an ornamental climber.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental climber, biodiversity enhancer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Climbing Dalechampia

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Prune
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Mar
Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Climbing Dalechampia
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Taxonomy

Family:Euphorbiaceae
Genus:Dalechampia