Plant Care Cypress Vine

Cypress Vine

About Cypress Vine

Cypress Vine is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Cypress Vine likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Cypress Vine belongs to the Ipomoea genus, and is native to Mexico to South America.

⚠️ Cypress 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.

Taxonomy

Ipomoea quamoclit
Ipomoea
Convolvulaceae
Solanales

Also known as

Cypressvine morning glory, Cardinal creeper, Cardinal vine, Star glory and Hummingbird vine

How to care for Cypress Vine

💦 Water

How often to water your Cypress Vine

Water needs for Cypress Vine
0.5 cups
every 9

Cypress 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 Cypress Vine

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cypress Vine in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cypress Vine: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cypress Vine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Cypress Vine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cypress Vine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cypress Vine

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cypress 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 Cypress Vine after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Cypress Vine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Cypress Vine →

Common Cypress Vine Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Cypress 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.

Cypress Vine Water Frequency →

Cypress Vine Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cypress 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 🏡.

Cypress Vine Light Requirements →

Cypress Vine Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cypress 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.

Cypress Vine Toxicity to Cats →

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Cypress Vine Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Cypress 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.

Cypress Vine Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Cypress 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 Cypress Vine →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cypress Vine →


💩 Fertilizer

Cypress 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 Cypress Vine →


🌎 Native Region

Cypress Vine is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cypress 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 Cypress Vine →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Cypress Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Cypress Vine Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Cypress Vine can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Cypress Vine →


🧐 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 Cypress Vine

Cypress Vine

Cypress 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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