Ipomoea Quamoclit
Also known as
Cypress Vine, Cypress Vine, Cypressvine morning glory, Cardinal creeper, Cardinal vine, Star glory and Hummingbird vine
Taxonomy
Ipomoea quamoclit
Ipomoea
Convolvulaceae
Solanales
How to care for Ipomoea Quamoclit
Water
How often to water your Ipomoea Quamoclit
every 9
Ipomoea Quamoclit needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Dallas, Texas.
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
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.
Dallas, Texas
40% Low
Growing Ipomoea Quamoclit in Dallas right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
January 29th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Dallas is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determininā¦
Sunlight will increase by 25.3% āļø
January 28th, 2023
Dallas is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Dallas is expected to increase by 25.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.9 megajoules of energy per m2 perā¦
Daylight will increase by 0.7 hours š
January 28th, 2023
This month, Dallas is getting an average of 7.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 7.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of dayliā¦
Finding light for Cypress Vine in your home
a window
Ipomoea Quamoclit love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Dallas, Texas ā .
Ipomoea Quamoclit does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ipomoea Quamoclit
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 Ipomoea Quamoclit after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Ipomoea Quamoclit is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit is native to Worldwide.
Growth Pattern
Ipomoea Quamoclit 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
Ipomoea Quamoclit can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 11a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Ipomoea Quamoclit 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 Ipomoea Quamoclit
Ipomoea Quamoclit
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Dallas, Texas, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
