

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

How to care for Corkscrew Flower

How often to water your Corkscrew Flower

every 9
Corkscrew Flower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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.
Memphis, Tennessee
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Finding light for Snail Vine in your home

a window
Corkscrew Flower 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 Memphis, Tennessee ⛅.

How to fertilize Corkscrew Flower

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

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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