Balloon Vine
Cardiospermum corindum
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Vine |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
6-10' × 6-10' |
| Flowering Season | March-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Compound, in 3's |
| Fruit | Round seeds in a balloon-like pod |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-4000 ft. |
| Description | Extremely rare in Arizona, reported only from the Coyote Mountains of Pima County. This is a smaller vine, but can grow quite dense with time. The flowers are fairly small but lovely starting white and fading pink. The seeds are like large peppercorns inside of a balloon-like seed pod. This vine is most appropriate for southern Arizona where it could be grown up into the lower branches of mesquite (Prosopis velutina), or acacia (Vachellia farnesiana). |
