Rattan Vine

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Berchemia scandens

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Rattan Vine (Berchemia scandens) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

240"–720" H × 72"–144" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees

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Rattan Vine is a vigorous native climbing vine that can reach 20-60 feet in height with a substantial spread. It produces small greenish flowers from spring through summer and develops into a dense, woody vine over time. This deciduous climber requires sturdy support structures due to its eventual size and weight.

In an HOA neighborhood

Rattan Vine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Requires support structure
Can appear messy

Wildlife value

The long blooming period from March through August provides nectar for butterflies and bees throughout the growing season. Birds also benefit from the small fruits that develop after flowering.

Common questions

How much sun does Rattan Vine need?: Rattan Vine grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Rattan Vine bloom?: Rattan Vine blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Rattan Vine native?: Rattan Vine (Berchemia scandens) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Rattan Vine attract?: Rattan Vine draws butterflies and bees.
Is Rattan Vine HOA-friendly?: Rattan Vine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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Common questions

How much sun does Rattan Vine need?

Rattan Vine grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Rattan Vine bloom?

Rattan Vine blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Rattan Vine native?

Rattan Vine (Berchemia scandens) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Rattan Vine attract?

Rattan Vine draws butterflies and bees.

Is Rattan Vine HOA-friendly?

Rattan Vine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Common plant problems, and what to check first

See all plant problem guides