

Cochliasanthus Caracalla
Also known as
Snail Vine, Snail Vine and Corkscrew Flower
Taxonomy
Cochliasanthus caracalla
Cochliasanthus
Fabaceae
Fabales

How to care for Cochliasanthus Caracalla

How often to water your Cochliasanthus Caracalla

every 9
Cochliasanthus Caracalla needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Austin, Texas.
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

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.
Austin, Texas
45% Low

Growing Cochliasanthus Caracalla in Austin right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
February 7th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Austin is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinin…
Sunlight will increase by 28.6% ☀️
February 7th, 2023
Austin is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Austin is expected to increase by 28.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.7 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈
February 8th, 2023
This month, Austin is getting an average of 7.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.1 total hours of dayli…
Finding light for Snail Vine in your home

a window
Cochliasanthus Caracalla may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Austin, Texas ⛅.

How to fertilize Cochliasanthus Caracalla

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 Cochliasanthus Caracalla after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cochliasanthus Caracalla
Cochliasanthus Caracalla
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Austin, Texas, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
