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Purple Wreath

About Purple Wreath

Queen's wreath is a semi-evergreen vine in the verbena family. It is drought and wind tolerant and moderately tolerant of salt. It's a good choice for coastal landscapes. It looks great climbing over a fence or up a trellis.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Petrea volubilis

Genus

Petrea

Family

Verbenaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Queen's Wreath, Queen's Wreath, Queen's-wreath, Sandpaper vine, Purple wreath and Nilmani

How to care for Purple Wreath

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple Wreath

Purple Wreath 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Queen's Wreath in your home

Purple Wreath love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Purple Wreath does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple Wreath

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Purple Wreath is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Queen's Wreath →

Common Queen's Wreath Problems →

💦 Water Needs

Purple Wreath 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.

Queen's Wreath Water Frequency →

Queen's Wreath Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Purple Wreath 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 🏡.

Queen's Wreath Light Requirements →

Queen's Wreath Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Queen's Wreath Toxicity to Cats →

Queen's Wreath Toxicity to Dogs →

Queen's Wreath Toxicity to Humans →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Purple Wreath 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 Queen's Wreath →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Purple Wreath can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Queen's Wreath Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 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.