Cardiospermum halicacabum
Balloon Vine
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Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Description
Cardiospermum halicacabum, known as the Balloon plant or Love in a puff, is a climbing plant widely distributed in tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia. Often found as a weed along roads and rivers, it has been examined for antidiarrhoeal as well as homoeopathic medicinal properties. In New Zealand it is listed on the National Pest Plant Accord which identifies pest plants that are prohibited from sale, and commercial propagation and distribution. It is one among the "Ten Sacred Flowers of Kerala State in India, collectively known as Dasapushpam.
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Blooming
Blooms small flowers with 4 unequal petals followed by swollen seed pods.
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Growth
Evergreen, perennial, woody-stemmed tendril climbers. Balloon Vines do well in full sun. Grown for their fern-like foliage. Works best, in warmer regions, trained over a tall tree stump, archway, pergola, or arbor. In areas where plants are not hardy, grow outdoors as annuals, or in a temperate greenhouse. Although they are perennial plants, they are often grown as annuals or biennials.
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Planting
Propagate form the seed in spring at 64-70°F (18-21°C). Can also propagate from softwood cuttings in summer.
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Pest
Aphids and whiteflies.
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Interesting facts
Cardiospermum is endemic to forest margins in tropical Africa, India, and North and South America. The are considered a weed in some places, so don't let yours escape!
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) - Soil and irrigation
Balloon Vines require moderate irrigation. Water liberally during the growing season, less in winter. Does best in rich soil that is well-draining yet kept moist.
