Grapevine seedling
Vitis vinifera
A young woody vine seedling displaying characteristic palmately lobed, coarsely toothed green leaves with prominent veination.
- Light
- Full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water
- Water deeply when the top few inches of soil become dry. Drought tolerant once fully established, but young seedlings need consistent moisture.
- Growth
- Perennial deciduous woody vine that climbs using tendrils, reaching mature heights or lengths of 15 to 30 feet depending on support and pruning.
Care instructions
Provide full sunlight, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture as the plant establishes. Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water deeply when the top few inches of soil become dry. Drought tolerant once fully established, but young seedlings need consistent moisture.
Soil
Prefers well-draining, loamy or sandy soils with a neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
Hardiness zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9.
Growth habit
Perennial deciduous woody vine that climbs using tendrils, reaching mature heights or lengths of 15 to 30 feet depending on support and pruning.
Bloom season
Spring to early summer, producing small, inconspicuous greenish-white clusters of flowers.
Propagation
Propagated primarily through hardwood or softwood stem cuttings, layering, or seeds.
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to fungal issues like powdery mildew and downy mildew in humid conditions, as well as pests such as aphids and leafhoppers.
Similar species
Other young Vitis species or Parthenocissus species (such as Boston Ivy), distinguished primarily by specific leaf lobing, serration patterns, and stem characteristics.