Chilean glory-flower
About Chilean glory-flower
The vine is a show stopper. The vibrant color flowers add such a tropical feel. The vine thrives on heat, moderate moisture and good drainage. It's a perennial grown as an annual. The roots may overwinter in Zone 8. The climbing method is twining stems and tendrils with small hooks.
Taxonomy
Eccremocarpus scaber
Eccremocarpus
Bignoniaceae
Lamiales
Also known as
Chilean glory-flower and Chilean glory creeper
How to care for Chilean glory-flower
Water
How often to water your Chilean glory-flower
every 9
Chilean glory-flower needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Chilean glory-flower in your home
a window
Chilean glory-flower love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chilean glory-flower does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chilean glory-flower in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Chilean glory-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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chilean glory-flower after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Chilean glory-flower is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Chilean glory-flower prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Chilean glory-flower requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Fertilizer
Chilean glory-flower is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Chilean glory-flower is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Chilean glory-flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Chilean glory-flower
Chilean glory-flower
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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