Corkscrew Vine

Vigna caracalla, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerTrellisPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sea Bean VineMucuna bracteata

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

West Indian GherkinCucumis anguria

Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Naked Coral BeanErythrina coralloides

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Patauá PalmOenocarpus bataua

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Purple Stemmed TaroXanthosoma violaceum

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Catclaw BlackbeadPithecelllobium unguis-cati

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Giant GranadillaPassiflora quadrangularis

Large climbing vines compete for the same support structures and can overwhelm each other through shading

Yellow Morning GloryMerremia mammosa

Both vigorous climbing vines compete intensely for light and growing space

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionNitrogen FixationVertical GrowingPollinator Support

Edible Parts

PodsSeedsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Corkscrew Vine grow in?

Corkscrew Vine grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Corkscrew Vine a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Corkscrew Vine is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Corkscrew Vine?

Good companions for Corkscrew Vine include Sea Bean Vine, West Indian Gherkin, Naked Coral Bean, Patauá Palm, Purple Stemmed Taro.

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