

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 Washington, District of Columbia.
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.
Washington, District of Columbia
32% Very Low

Growing Cochliasanthus Caracalla in Washington right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Washington is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determ…
Sunlight will increase by 33.9% ☀️
January 28th, 2023
Washington is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Washington is expected to increase by 33.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.3 megajoules of energy per…
Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈
January 29th, 2023
This month, Washington is getting an average of 6.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 10.4% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of …
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 Washington, District of Columbia ⛅.

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 Washington, District of Columbia, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
