Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine grape

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Native southeastern US vine known for thick leaves and sweet fruit, highly disease resistant compared to European grapes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Muscadine grape
Family Vitaceae
Genus Vitis
Species Rotundifolia
Origin United States
Blooming Summer, small greenish-yellow flowers in panicles
Leaf Color Green, turning bronze/red in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam, pH 5.5-6.5; avoid heavy clay

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Watering

Deep watering during establishment, drought tolerant once mature; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for fruiting; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring before growth; avoid excess nitrogen to prevent vegetative overgrowth

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Pruning

Annual heavy pruning during dormancy is critical to control vigor and shape on trellis

Pest Control Aphid Grape Berry Moth Japanese Beetle Thrip

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 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 6 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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