Russian vine

How to Grow and Care for Russian vine

Russian vine · Fallopia baldschuanica
Also known as: China fleece vine; fleece flower; mile-a-minute vine; silver lace vine; mile-a-minute plant

Grow in poor, moderately fertile moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Provide strong durable supports. Pruning is required to keep this very vigorous climber under control. Please see further advice on plants which have the potential to become a nuisance

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Russian vine

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in poor, moderately fertile moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Provide strong durable supports. Pruning is required to keep this very vigorous climber under control. Please see further advice on plants which have the potential to become a nuisance

How to Water Russian vine?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Russian vine?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Russian vine?

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What Soil Is Best for Russian vine?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Russian vine?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Russian vine?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Russian vine?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

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How to Propagate Russian vine?

Propagate by seed sown containers and place in a cold frame in spring or as soon as seed is ripe. Take heeled semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn.

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How to Transplant Russian vine?

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How to Care for Russian vine in Winter?

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How to Plant Russian vine?

Grow in poor, moderately fertile moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Provide strong durable supports. Pruning is required to keep this very vigorous climber under control. Please see further advice on plants which have the potential to become a nuisance

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How to Repot Russian vine?

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How to Harvest Russian vine?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf minor

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The Toxicity of Russian vine

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Attributes of Russian vine

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginPakistan to Tadzhikistan

Scientific Classification

Species
Fallopia baldschuanica
Genus
Fallopia
Family
Polygonaceae
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