Maidenhair Vine Care

Growth Habits

• A maidenhair vine will climb a trellis, fence or tree with ease. The vine does not need something to climb; it sprawls across the ground and makes a reasonable ground cover. It helps prevent erosion and grows across slopes. When fully grown, the vine will reach 20 to 30 feet, but usually averages about 15 feet. It will tolerate pruning, so it can be shaped to fit any size landscape or home decor.

Sunlight

• Plant the maidenhair vine in a location where it receives morning sunlight. The vine thrives with about four hours of sun per day. When grown as a houseplant, choose a sunny place in the home that meets the vine's sun requirements. It will grow well indoors with indirect sun. During the hot afternoon, the maidenhair vine grows best in a region where it experiences dappled shade.

Basics

• A maidenhair vine can tolerate a temperature drop to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The vine prefers a temperature range from 32 to 90 degrees F. When grown outside, water the maidenhair vine two to three times per month. If the weather is excessively warm, the vine may require more frequent watering. Keep the maidenhair vine evenly moist when grown as a houseplant. Maidenhair vines kept as houseplants will benefit from being re-potted very one to two years.

Prevention

• Keeping the maidenhair vine healthy with regular fertilizer applications can prevent diseases. Fertilize the vine, with a general purpose fertilizer such as a 20-20-20. Apply the fertilizer in the spring and summer. Applying a systemic fungicide helps prevent the vine from suffering fungal infections during damp weather. Monitor the plant closely for signs for aphids or other insect pests. Promptly treat the vine with an insecticide if an insect infestation occurs.