How much sunlight does my Common Moonseed need?

Common Moonseed may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Common Moonseed toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Common Moonseed is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian immediately. Common Moonseed is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

What type of soil should I use for my Common Moonseed?

Common Moonseed does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Common Moonseed?

Common Moonseed is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Common Moonseed be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Moonseed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Common Moonseed

Q: Is Common Moonseed easy to care for?

Common Moonseed is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Common Moonseed?

Common Moonseed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Common Moonseed

Menispermum canadense is a dioecious, scrambling, twining, woody vine. It will grow to 8-20' long when twining its way through the vegetation. Where no support structures are available, it will spread an indefinite length along the ground.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Menispermum canadense

Genus

Menispermum

Family

Menispermaceae

Order

Ranunculales

Also known as

common moonseed, moonseed, yellow parilla, Canada moonseed and moonseed vine

How to care for Common Moonseed

Water

How often to water your Common Moonseed

Common Moonseed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common Moonseed in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Moonseed: 3ft from a window

Common Moonseed may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Moonseed in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Moonseed

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Moonseed: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Moonseed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Common Moonseed is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors