Plant Care Exotic love vine

Exotic love vine

Also known as

Spanish flag, Fire vine and Firecracker vine

Taxonomy

Ipomoea lobata
Ipomoea
Convolvulaceae
Solanales

How to care for Exotic love vine

💦 Water

How often to water your Exotic love vine

Water needs for Exotic love vine
0.5 cups
every 9

Exotic love vine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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.

Calculate water needs of Exotic love vine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Exotic love vine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Exotic love vine: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Exotic love vine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Exotic love vine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Exotic love vine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Exotic love vine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Exotic love vine: repot after 2X growth

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 Exotic love vine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Exotic love vine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Exotic love vine →

Common Exotic love vine Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Exotic love vine 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.

Exotic love vine Water Frequency →

Exotic love vine Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Exotic love vine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Exotic love vine Light Requirements →

Exotic love vine Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Exotic love vine is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Exotic love vine Toxicity to Cats →

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Exotic love vine Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Exotic love vine doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Exotic love vine Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Exotic love vine does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Exotic love vine →

When and How to Successfully Repot Exotic love vine →


💩 Fertilizer

Exotic love vine 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.

How Much and When to Fertilize Exotic love vine →


🌎 Native Region

Exotic love vine is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Exotic love vine 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.

How and When to Prune Exotic love vine →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Exotic love vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Exotic love vine Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Exotic love vine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Exotic love vine

Exotic love vine

Exotic love vine


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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