Grape vine (Vitis vinifera) – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Vitis vinifera

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Common name: Grape vine
Taxonomy: Family: Vitaceae · Genus: Vitis

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Vitis

Watermedium

Lightfull sun

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-20 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Vitis tip: Spur-prune to 2–3 buds in winter; grapes are toxic to dogs.

⚠ Pets & children

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Grape vine – what to know

Grape vine (Vitis vinifera) – family: Vitaceae, genus: Vitis. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -20 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Grape vine?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Grape vine need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Grape vine get?

Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Grape vine toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Grape vine flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Vitis: Typical flowering time: June.

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Average watering interval

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