Traveller's-joy
Also known as
Old man's beard and Traveller's joy
Taxonomy
Clematis vitalba
Clematis
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculales
How to care for Traveller's-joy
Water
How often to water your Traveller's-joy
every 9
Traveller's-joy needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Traveller's-joy in your home
a window
Traveller's-joy love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Traveller's-joy does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Traveller's-joy in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Traveller's-joy
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Traveller's-joy after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Traveller's-joy 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
Traveller's-joy requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Soil
Traveller's-joy 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
Traveller's-joy grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Traveller's-joy can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Traveller's-joy
Traveller's-joy
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
