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About Cypress Vine
Cypress Vine is a relatively rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø 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.
ā ļø 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

How often to water your Cypress Vine

every 9
Cypress Vine 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

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.

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Finding light for Cypress Vine in your home

a window
Cypress Vine love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cypress Vine does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cypress Vine in your home š”.

How to fertilize Cypress Vine

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 Cypress Vine after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Cypress Vine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
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.
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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
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.
Humidity
Cypress Vine doesnāt 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.
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!
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.
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.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Cypress Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
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.
Care Summary for Cypress Vine
Cypress Vine
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
