Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
V. × heilbornii
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
VITIS rotundifolia
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Muscadine
In Hindi
Babaco
Muscadine
In German
Babaco
Muscadine
In French
Babaco
Muscadine
In Spanish
Babaco
Muscadine
In Greek
Babaco
μοσχοστάφυλο
In Portuguese
Babaco
Muscadine
In Polish
Babaco
Muscadine
In Latin
Babaco
Muscadine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rhamnales
Family
Caricaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Babaco and Muscadine
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Muscadine? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Muscadine. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Muscadine doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like Not Available and Muscadine has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Babaco and Muscadine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Muscadine
Season and care of Babaco and Muscadine is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Muscadine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muscadine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Muscadine Physical Information
Babaco and Muscadine physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Muscadine are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
- Muscadine leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and Muscadine
Care of Babaco and Muscadine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muscadine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.