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Italian Leather Flower

4.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Blooms easily

Fast grower

About Italian Leather Flower

Italian clematis is a deciduous or evergreen vine in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family native to Europe and Asia. It has a long bloom season from summer to fall boasting deep purple flowers with many yellow stamens. The flowers are followed by attractive small, dry fruits with a silky-plumose tail.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Clematis viticella

Genus

Clematis

Family

Ranunculaceae

Order

Ranunculales

Also known as

Purple Clematis

How to care for Italian Leather Flower

💦 Water

How often to water your Italian Leather Flower

Italian Leather Flower 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

☀️ Light

Finding light for Italian Leather Flower in your home

Italian Leather Flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Italian Leather Flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Italian Leather Flower

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Italian Leather Flower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Italian Leather Flower →

Common Italian Leather Flower Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Italian Leather Flower 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Italian Leather Flower 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 🏡.

Italian Leather Flower Light Requirements →

Italian Leather Flower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Italian Leather Flower 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.

🪴 Soil

Italian Leather Flower 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.

Best Soil Mix for Italian Leather Flower →

When and How to Successfully Repot Italian Leather Flower →

💩 Fertilizer

Italian Leather Flower 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Italian Leather Flower →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

How and When to Prune Italian Leather Flower →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Italian Leather Flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Italian Leather Flower Temperature Tolerance →

🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate Italian Leather Flower →

🍂 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 Italian Leather Flower, 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.

Care Summary for Italian Leather Flower

Italian Leather Flower

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.

What other plant parents say

Blooms easily 2

Fast grower 1

Survivor 1

@Cindy

8 Plants

141 XP

Waynesboro, MS

04/17/2021

Once you get one established it tend to spread around the yard. Only need is something to climb on or will run along the ground. Multiple colors n flowers are exquisite

Survivor

Blooms easily