Cat’s Claw Creeper Seeds - Flower Plant

Cat’s Claw Creeper Seeds produce a vigorous tropical climbing vine known for its rapid growth and distinctive hooked stems that cling to supports. This perennial vine develops dense foliage and produces small yellow flowers, making it suitable for trellises, fences, arbors, and container growing. Cat’s Claw Creeper thrives in warm, sunny climates with well-drained soil and is often used for quick vertical coverage and ornamental landscaping in tropical and subtropical regions.

Features

• Vigorous perennial climbing vine growth habit

• Produces dense foliage and small yellow flowers

• Suitable for trellises, fences, arbors, and containers

• Thrives in warm, sunny climates with well-drained soil

• Provides rapid vertical coverage for landscaping

• Adds ornamental interest with foliage and flowers

Specifications

• Scientific name: Macfadyena unguis-cati

• Common name (US): Cat’s Claw Vine

• Seed type / variety: Tropical climbing vine variety

• Growth habit: Twining perennial vine

• USDA zones: 9 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Growing season: Late spring through fall

• Sowing Season: Spring

• Sowing season months: March to May

• Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days at 75 to 85 F in warm, moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment

• Mature plant size: 20 to 40 feet long

• Plant spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart