How much sunlight does my Coral Vine need?

Coral Vine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Should I fertilize my Coral Vine?

Coral Vine is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Coral Vine?

Coral Vine is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Coral Vine be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Coral Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Coral Vine

Q: Is Coral Vine easy to care for?

Coral Vine is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Coral Vine?

Coral Vine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Coral Vine

Coral Vine is a fast-growing, tropical climbing vine with tuberous roots. It is a native of Mexico and Central America. The vine can grow up to 40 feet high in its native habitats and climbs up into the canopy of trees. It has been classified as an invasive species in the United States because of its aggressive growth.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Antigonon leptopus

Genus

Antigonon

Family

Polygonaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

coral vine, Coralita, bee bush, San Miguelito vine and Coral Vine, Queen's Wreath, Mexican Creeper, Chain of Love

How to care for Coral Vine

Water

How often to water your Coral Vine

Coral Vine 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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Coral Vine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Coral Vine: 1ft from a window

Coral Vine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Coral Vine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coral Vine in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Coral Vine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Coral Vine: repot after 2X growth

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 Coral Vine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Coral Vine is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors