White Bladderflower
About White Bladderflower
Araujia sericifera will germinate from seeds in 3 to 6 weeks. It prefers moderate, moist soil. It can be grown as tender annual or as container plant in most zones. Over winter, keep this plant in a bright, cool location.
Taxonomy
Araujia sericifera
Araujia
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
Bladderflower, Moth plant, Common moth vine, Cruel vine and False choko
How to care for White Bladderflower
How often to water your White Bladderflower
every 9
White Bladderflower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for White Bladderflower in your home
a window
White Bladderflower can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize White Bladderflower
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your White Bladderflower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for White Bladderflower
White Bladderflower
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.