Cardiospermum | Balloonvine | Various
Cardiospermum belongs to the plant family SAPINDACE and Genus Cardiospermum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cardiospermum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cardiospermum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cardiospermum balloonvine is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Cardiospermum is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an antirheumatic, a detoxifier or a sedative. The root and the leaves and even the seeds are used to prepare herbal remedies.
Carduus marianus | Milk Thistle, Mary Thistle | Various
Carduus nutans | Musk Thistle. Originated in Great Britain | Various
Carduus pycnocephalus | Italian Plumeless Thistle | Various
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.