species 14,741 observations
Lesser Balloon Vine
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Field notes
Supports All
9
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Silver-banded Hairstreak, Red-lined Scrub-Hairstreak, Miami Blue
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Broad Mite, Chilli Thrips
2
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Many-banded Daggerwing, Spotted Beet Webworm Moth, Elf Butterfly, Euodynerus boscii
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Vine
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.