What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightpart_shade
Watermoderate
Physical_supportclimbing structure
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Oxygenmedium
Through the year
Through the year
JFMAMJJASOND
emergenceEmergence of new growth typically occurs when soil temperatures are consistently warm.
floweringFlowering is triggered by lengthening days and sufficient maturity after emergence.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with fruits maturing over several months.
dormancyGrowth slows significantly or ceases during cooler temperatures, entering a period of reduced activity.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, magnesium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseeds, stem_cuttings, air_layering
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnone
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Can host pestsspider mites, mealybugs, thrips
Can host diseasesroot rot, bacterial leaf spot