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Queen's Wreath

About Queen's 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, Sandpaper vine, Purple wreath and Nilmani

How to care for Queen's Wreath

💦 Water

How often to water your Queen's Wreath

Queen's 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

Queen's Wreath love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Queen's Wreath does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Queen's Wreath

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Queen's 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!

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💦 Water Needs

Queen's 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 →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Queen's 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Queen's Wreath is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Queen's 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.

Queen's Wreath Lifecycle →

Queen's Wreath Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Queen's Wreath →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Queen's Wreath Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Queen's Wreath, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.