Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as Balloon Plant or Love in a Puff, is a tropical and subtropical climbing herb native to Africa, Australia, and North America.
Its name comes from the distinctive balloon-like green pods that contain dark seeds marked with a white heart shape — hence the genus name Cardiospermum, meaning “heart seed.”
Learn more on Wikipedia – Cardiospermum halicacabum.
The plant is often found growing along roadsides, riverbanks, and open fields, sometimes considered a weed in certain regions.
In New Zealand, it is listed under the National Pest Plant Accord, while in Bermuda it’s classified as a Category 1 Invasive Plant. Despite this, Balloon Plant has been valued for centuries in traditional medicine and Ayurvedic healing practices across Asia.
Every part of this plant — roots, leaves, and seeds — has traditional therapeutic value.
🌱 The roots act as diuretic, emetic, and laxative, used for treating rheumatism, digestive issues, and nervous disorders.
💧 The leaves are applied to relieve amenorrhea and pulmonary complaints, while pastes made from the leaves are used externally to reduce swelling, inflammation, and tumors.
🌿 In Ayurvedic medicine, leaf extracts mixed with castor oil are used for joint and muscle pain relief.
Ancient Sanskrit texts describe Cardiospermum halicacabum as demulcent, stomachic, and rubefacient, recommended for rheumatism, piles, and nervous diseases.
In Kerala, India, it is revered as one of the “Ten Sacred Flowers” (Dasapushpam) and symbolically associated with health, longevity, and balance.
The young shoots and leaves of the Balloon Plant are edible and used as a leafy vegetable in tropical regions.
🥬 When boiled or stir-fried, they have a mild flavor similar to spinach.
🌰 The seeds can be roasted and eaten, while roasted fruits are sometimes used as flavoring or side dishes in rural cuisines.
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and natural mucilage, the plant is considered a nutritive tonic that supports digestion and joint flexibility.
🌱 Sowing Time: Spring to early autumn
🌾 Sowing Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm
🌤️ Germination Temperature: 20–25 °C
💧 Soil: Light, well-drained sandy soil
☀️ Location: Full sun to partial shade
⏳ Germination Time: 2–3 weeks
💦 Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
🌿 Note: As a climbing plant, it needs support (trellis, fence, or stake).
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