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Cardiospermum Halicacabum Ballon Vine

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Growth Width Max 12 in.

Growth Height Max 144 in.

Exposure Full to Filtered

Soil Moisture Moderate

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 11b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 9a

Growth Width Max 12 in.

Growth Height Max 144 in.

Exposure Full to Filtered

Soil Moisture Moderate

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 11b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 9a

Description

Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as balloon vine or love-in-a-puff, is a fast-growing, climbing vine notable for its distinctive papery, inflated seed capsules that resemble small balloons. These capsules contain black seeds marked with a white heart-shaped pattern, a unique characteristic that gives the plant its name ("Cardiospermum" meaning "heart seed"). Native to tropical and subtropical regions, this vine thrives in disturbed areas, climbing over shrubs and fences with its delicate tendrils. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it has traditional medicinal uses, particularly in treating skin disorders, inflammation, and joint pain. Its ability to spread aggressively has also led it to be considered an invasive species in some regions.

Inflated Seed Capsules: Produces unique, papery, balloon-like seed pods containing black seeds with a distinctive white heart-shaped marking.
Climbing Growth Habit: A fast-growing vine with delicate tendrils that allow it to climb over fences, shrubs, and other plants.
Medicinal Properties: Traditionally used in herbal medicine for treating skin conditions, inflammation, and joint pain.

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1 gal.

Item

62776-101

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Item

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Description

Inflated Seed Capsules: Produces unique, papery, balloon-like seed pods containing black seeds with a distinctive white heart-shaped marking.
Climbing Growth Habit: A fast-growing vine with delicate tendrils that allow it to climb over fences, shrubs, and other plants.
Medicinal Properties: Traditionally used in herbal medicine for treating skin conditions, inflammation, and joint pain.

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Deciduous

Vine

Cardiospermum

halicacabum

Balloon Vine, Heart Pea, Heart-seed, Heart Seed Vine, Little Lanterns, Love-in-a-puff, Puffball, Smooth-leaved Heart Seed, Winter Cherry

Zone 9a

96 in.

Zone 11b

6 in.

12 in.

144 in.

12 in.

Acidic (<6.0),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Climbing,Creeping

Full to Filtered

High

Moderate

Screen/Privacy,Windbreak

Fast

Drought,Dry Conditions,Salt/De-icing Products

Summer,Fall

White

Capsule

Clay,Loamy,Sandy

Ballon Vine

Espaliers and Trellises,Rock Wall

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