How much sunlight does my Trumpet Creeper need?

Trumpet Creeper 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 🏡.

Is Trumpet Creeper toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Trumpet Creeper is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Trumpet Creeper?

Trumpet Creeper 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!

Should I fertilize my Trumpet Creeper?

Trumpet Creeper 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 Trumpet Creeper?

Trumpet Creeper 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 Trumpet Creeper be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Trumpet Creeper can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Trumpet Creeper?

USDA Hardiness Zone Trumpet Creeper can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Trumpet Creeper easy to care for?

Trumpet Creeper can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Trumpet Creeper?

Trumpet Creeper 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 Trumpet Creeper

Trumpet vine is a dense, vigorous, multi-stemmed, deciduous, woody vine in the Bignoniacea (begonia) family. It is native to the southeastern United States but has naturalized in many northern states. It's best planted in lean-to-average soils with regular moisture in full sun to partial shade. It blooms on new growth, so early spring pruning will not affect the flowering.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Campsis radicans

Genus

Campsis

Family

Bignoniaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Trumpet vine, Cow itch vine and Hummingbird vine

How to care for Trumpet Creeper

Water

How often to water your Trumpet Creeper

Trumpet Creeper 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 Trumpet Creeper in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Trumpet Creeper: 1ft from a window

Trumpet Creeper love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Trumpet Creeper does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Trumpet Creeper

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Trumpet Creeper can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation