White Swallow-Wort

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Vincetoxicum hirundinaria

Genus

Vincetoxicum

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for White Swallow-Wort

💦 Water

How often to water your White Swallow-Wort

White Swallow-Wort 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 White Swallow-Wort in your home

White Swallow-Wort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

White Swallow-Wort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of White Swallow-Wort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize White Swallow-Wort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for White Swallow-Wort: 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 White Swallow-Wort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

White Swallow-Wort is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

☀️ Sunlight Needs

White Swallow-Wort 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

White Swallow-Wort is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. White Swallow-Wort is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

White Swallow-Wort 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
White Swallow-Wort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.