Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine)

Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) green fruit and serrated leaves close up
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) showing distinct inflated fruit and deeply lobed foliage

Botanical name: Cardiospermum corindum

Common names: Balloon Vine, Love in a Puff, Heartseed Vine

Family: Sapindaceae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds


Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) white flower and green buds on a climbing plant close up.
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) white flower with yellow center amidst green serrated leaves and buds.
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) white flower close up with yellow center and green stems.
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) with tiny white flowers, yellow center, and round green buds.
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) green fruit close up on vine hanging from thin stem.
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) hanging green inflated fruit capsules attached to a thin vine branch.
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) green leaves close up plant
Cardiospermum corindum (Balloon Vine) leaves with serrated edges and distinct veining pattern visible.


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