

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 Tallahassee, Florida.
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.
Tallahassee, Florida
45% Low

Growing Corkscrew Flower in Tallahassee right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Tallahassee is currently medium 👌.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…
Sunlight will increase by 20.1% ☀️
January 25th, 2023
Tallahassee is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Tallahassee is expected to increase by 20.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.5 megajoules of energy …
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 Tallahassee, Florida ⛅.

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