Cocculus orbiculatus

Chinese Lantern Vine

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Vigorous deciduous vine with heart-shaped leaves and bright red berries resembling lanterns in autumn; native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Lantern Vine
Family Menispermaceae
Genus Cocculus
Species Orbiculatus
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Small greenish-white flowers in summer, followed by red berries
Leaf Color Green (yellowing before drop), Bright Red Berries
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter; tolerates various pH levels.

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growing season; allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best berry coloration; tolerates partial shade but may reduce flowering.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from Spring to late Summer. Stop fertilizing by September.

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Pruning

Prune heavily in late winter while dormant to control size and shape; remove dead wood promptly.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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