silver lace vine
Fallopia baldschuanica
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
silver,green,purple,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Silver lace vine requires regular watering when growing and flowering for best performance. During the spring and summer months, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water the soil thoroughly until moisture begins to run out of the bottom of the pot. Do not allow the vine to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in the fall when plant growth starts to slow and stop completely in the winter months. During periods of extreme heat, water twice a week, being sure to soak the soil down to the roots.
sunlight
Silver Lace Vine prefers full sun exposure and thrives between 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. When planting in a location, make sure the vine will be exposed to early morning sun or late afternoon sun. During the summer months, it's best to keep the vine in part shade to avoid sunburn and maintain the vibrant foliage. It's also important to ensure that Silver Lace Vine is distanced from other plants as it can spread aggressively if not controlled.
pruning
Silver lace vine is a vigorous, fast-growing vine, and requires regular pruning to keep it looking its best. It should be pruned twice a year, once in late winter or early spring and again in mid-summer to late summer. When pruning in late winter or early spring, it is important to remove any dead wood, and to reduce the size of the vine to the desired size. For heavy pruning, cut back the stems to within 6 to 8 inches of the ground. When pruning in mid-summer to late summer, simply deadhead the flowers to prevent them from setting seed. Be sure to use sharp, sterilized pruning shears, and avoid cutting too close to the main stems.