Japanese Stephania (Stephania Japonica) is a perennial vine in the Menispermaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Stephania japonica is a slender woody or herbaceous climbing vine native to parts of Asia and Australia, known for its simple, alternate, ovate leaves and slender stems that may become slightly woody with age.