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
Cochliasanthus Caracalla needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Snail Vine in your home
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 maximize the potential for growth.
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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 the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.