Clematis Armandii
Also known as
Evergreen clematis, Evergreen clematis and Armand clematis
Taxonomy
Clematis armandii
Clematis
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Clematis Armandii
Water
How often to water your Clematis Armandii
every 9
Clematis Armandii 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
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 Evergreen clematis in your home
a window
Clematis Armandii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Clematis Armandii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Clematis Armandii in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Clematis Armandii
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 Clematis Armandii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Clematis Armandii 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
Clematis Armandii 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.
Sunlight Needs
Clematis Armandii 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Clematis Armandii is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Clematis Armandii is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Soil
Clematis Armandii is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Clematis Armandii grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Clematis Armandii can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Clematis Armandii can be propagated by division into new individual plants.
- Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
- If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
- Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
- Repot the parent plant back into its original pot
Care Summary for Clematis Armandii
Clematis Armandii
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.
