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Cup-and-Saucer Vine

About Cup-and-Saucer Vine

This tender tropical perennial vine is grown as an annual with showy flowers and loves the sun. it works well in vertical spaces but needs a fence, arbor or trellis to climb. To propagate, file the seeds to speed germination. Adding excess fertilizer will promote foliage at the expense of flowers.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cobaea scandens

Genus

Cobaea

Family

Polemoniaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

cup-and-saucer vine, cathedral bells, Mexican ivy, monastery bells and Klockranka

How to care for Cup-and-Saucer Vine

💦 Water

How often to water your Cup-and-Saucer Vine

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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

Finding light for Cup-and-Saucer Vine in your home

Cup-and-Saucer Vine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Cup-and-Saucer Vine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cup-and-Saucer Vine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cup-and-Saucer Vine

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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!

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💦 Water Needs

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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.

Cup-and-Saucer Vine Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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 🏡.

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Cup-and-Saucer Vine Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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.

🪴 Soil

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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!

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💩 Fertilizer

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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 Cup-and-Saucer Vine →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cup-and-Saucer Vine 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.

Cup-and-Saucer Vine Lifecycle →

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How and When to Prune Cup-and-Saucer Vine →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cup-and-Saucer Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Cup-and-Saucer Vine can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Cup-and-Saucer Vine →

🍂 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 Cup-and-Saucer Vine, 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.