Cardiospermum halicacabum

Also Known As

Balloon Vine
Heart Seed
Love In A Puff
Love-In-A-Puff

Plant type

perennial, vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

9a-12

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Cardiospermum halicacabum plant details

Cardiospermum halicacabum is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge followed by black and white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cardiospermum halicacabum

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial vine
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
Uses: heirloom, trellis, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cardiospermum halicacabum

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This long-loved vine has acquired many names, including Love in a Puff, heart seed and balloon vine--all very accurate descriptions of this delightful variety. Buoyant light green inflated seed capsules follow the small white flowers. Inside each capsule reside three seeds, each marked with a perfect white heart. The delicate, finely cut leaves are borne on stems that reach 10-12'. Grown in the early 1800s.

By: Select Seeds

This fast growing (to 10’) vine is generally grown as an annual & bears tiny white flowers followed by 1.5” across seed pods that look like little green puffs. The pretty pods float like bubbles from every node & the effect is charming & ornamental. The pods contain black seeds, each marked with a heart shaped spot where it attaches, hence the common name. Needs support like a trellis it can climb on.