

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 Portland, Oregon.
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.
Portland, Oregon
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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 Portland, Oregon ⛅.

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 Portland, Oregon, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
