How to Grow and Care for Moonseeds

Moonseeds are twining, woody vines that require specific care for optimal growth. They thrive best in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. A special care point is ensuring they are not exposed to extreme sun, which can damage the leaves. Additionally, due to their twining nature, they need support structures to climb and avoid entangling with other plants.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Moonseeds

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	5-8

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Types of Moonseeds

Common moonseed

Common moonseed (Menispermum canadense) is a flowering plant that’s indigenous to eastern North America. Common moonseed fruit looks suspiciously like grapes, but every part of the plant is toxic to humans. The two can be distinguished by checking the seeds: moonseeds have a single crescent-shaped seed, while grape seeds are round.

Dahurian moonseed

It is a vine that reaches 5 m. Its stems are woody at the base. The leaves are pelted, lobed 3-5, rounded, grayish blue. It is a cold resistant plant. Its fruits have a horseshoe-shaped endocarp, surrounded in the contour with excavated faces.

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