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Crossvine

About Crossvine

Cross-vine is a vigorous vine in the Bignoniaceae (trumpet creeper) family. It is native to the southeastern United States. In the wild, it is found in swampy forests and woodlands. It tolerates a wide variety of conditions, including coastal conditions, but prefers organically rich, well-drained soil. It blooms in late winter to early spring on new wood in clusters of two to five flowers.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Bignonia capreolata

Genus

Bignonia

Family

Bignoniaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Crossvine

💦 Water

How often to water your Crossvine

Crossvine 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.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Crossvine in your home

Crossvine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Crossvine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Crossvine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Crossvine: 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 Crossvine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Crossvine 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!

How to Grow Crossvine →

Benefits of Growing Crossvine →

Common Crossvine Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Crossvine →

💦 Water Needs

Crossvine 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.

Crossvine Water Frequency →

Crossvine Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Crossvine 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 🏡.

Crossvine Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Crossvine is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Crossvine Edible? →

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🪴 Soil

Crossvine does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Crossvine →

Best Pots for Crossvine →

When and How to Successfully Repot Crossvine →

What Are Healthy Crossvine Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Crossvine 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.

How Much and When to Fertilize Crossvine →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Crossvine 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.

Crossvine Lifecycle →

Crossvine Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Crossvine →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Crossvine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Crossvine Temperature Tolerance →

Crossvine Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Crossvine →

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🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate Crossvine →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Crossvine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.