Decumaria barbara
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🌳bark (3)
🌿habit (2)

Decumaria barbara

Climbing-hydrangea · Wood-vamp

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
10–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 6–9
Click count
111
Observations
22

Description

Source: leafsnap

Decumaria barbara, commonly called climbing hydrangea or woodvamp, is a species plant in the Hydrangea family. It is native to southeastern United States, where it is widespread. Its typical natural habitat is wet bottomland forest, although it is also found in rich mesic forests in the Appalachian Mountains.Decumaria barbara is a high-climbing woody vine. It has adventitious roots and glossy, opposite leaves. It produces small white flowers in late spring and early summer.The only other member of this genus is Decumaria sinensis, of central China.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Hydrangea barbara naturally occurs in habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, illustrating its adaptable and hardy character.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C

Hydrangea barbara is highly adaptable to a range of climate conditions, from scorching summers to cold winters. However, it still has an optimal temperature range for growth. When temperatures become too high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to provide insulation to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 10–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Hydrangea barbara in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding improves overall health, leading to vigorous growth, better resilience to difficult conditions, and increased resistance to disease and pests. Keep to a consistent fertilization schedule for your Hydrangea barbara to sustain vibrant, deep-colored foliage and a lush appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Decumaria
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-9
Mature Height
3.66 m to 10.97 m
Mature Spread
2.44 m
Leaf Color
Forest Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink, White, Blue
Flower Size
2.54 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Fall

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Common Names (2)

en Climbing-hydrangea
en Wood-vamp