Cardiospermum halicacabum, known as the lesser balloon vine, balloon plant or love in a puff, is a climbing plant widely distributed across tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Australia, South Asia and North America that is often found as a weed along roads and rivers.

Native to tropical locations, the Balloon Vine can be found creeping and climbing its way on or along anything that gets in its way in moist thickets, open grounds, grasslands, scrublands, along roadsides, waste locations, riverbanks and other disturbed sites.

2022年12月20日 · Love in a puff plant is a tropical to sub-tropical vine with tiny, white flowers and green, papery fruits. The vine is a heat lover that is charming when draped over a fence or trellis. Learn more about growing the plant in this article.

2023年11月21日 · The Cardiospermum genus, also known as balloon vine, is part of the Sapindaceae family and is native to tropical regions. They are climbing plants known for their inflated, balloon-like fruits and delicate, lacy foliage.

Cardiospermum halicacabum is a herbaceous climbing plant that can grow up to 3m with support. It reproduces by seeds. The stem is square with forked auxiliary tendrils that help the plant climb. It is easily recognizable by its forked tendrils and light-green balloon-like …

2025年1月10日 · Cardiospermum halicacabum, known as the lesser balloon vine, balloon plant or love in a puff, is a climbing plant widely distributed across tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Australia, and North America that is often found as a weed along roads and rivers.

2025年1月23日 · Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum), also known as Heart Pea, Love-in-a-Puff, or Puffball, is a versatile vine from the Sapindaceae family. Native to the tropics and subtropics, including regions like Mexico, this annual plant is …

Balloon vine, (species Cardiospermum halicacabum), woody perennial vine in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae) that is native to subtropical and tropical America. It is naturalized and cultivated widely as an ornamental for its white flowers …

Cardiospermum (commonly called Balloon Vine or Love-In-A-Puff) is a vining tender perennial that produces curious balloon-like seed pods. It is a vigorous climber, and is beneficial to multiple butterfly species.

Common names of the members of this genus include balloon vine, love in a puff, heartseed, and heartseed vine. These plants are classified as invasive species in parts of the Southern United States and South Africa. The genus Cardiospermum consists primarily of herbaceous vines, which are cultivated in warm regions as ornamental plants.