Description
Dactylicapnos scandens, often called Yellow Bleeding Heart Vine, is a fast-growing, deciduous perennial climber native to the Himalayas. It is known for its delicate, finely-cut, fern-like foliage that creates a lacy curtain of green.
The plant’s most notable feature is its abundant display of small, heart-shaped, bright yellow flowers that dangle in clusters. These blooms appear from mid-summer until the first frost, providing a long season of interest. It climbs by way of slender tendrils, making it an excellent choice for a trellis, fence, or to ramble through other shrubs.
Germination Guide
🌍 Nepal, Southeast China (Yunnan, Guangxi), Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Himalayas
Moderate
Dactylicapnos scandens is a frost-tender climbing perennial vine from Asia with distinctive yellow heart-shaped flowers and delicate fern-like foliage. Propagation by seed requires patience and proper stratification.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
14 – 70 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 21°C
Max 24°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Warm-cool-warm cycles beneficial; cold stratification followed by warm conditions optimal
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 18 hours
Soak 12-24 hours in water to enhance water absorption and improve germination rates
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Cold stratification — 56 days at 4°C
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Additional notes
Seeds soaked in gibberellic acid recorded earliest germination; cold stratification through winter or in cold frame improves results
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-draining potting mix, vermiculite, or grit; humus-rich soil
Recommended container
seed tray, cold frame, or plastic bags for humidity control
Growing Tips
Fresh seeds benefit from immediate sowing followed by winter stratification. Long germination times (10-18 weeks possible). Can benefit from gibberellic acid treatment for faster germination. Multiple sources recommend cold frame stratification through winter. Seeds may germinate in spring following winter dormancy.
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