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Love-Vine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cassytha glabella

Genus

Cassytha

Family

Lauraceae

Order

Laurales

How to care for Love-Vine

💦 Water

How often to water your Love-Vine

Love-Vine 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 Love-Vine in your home

Love-Vine love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Love-Vine does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Love-Vine in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Love-Vine

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Love-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.

Love-Vine Water Frequency →

Love-Vine Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Love-Vine 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 🏡.

Love-Vine Light Requirements →

Love-Vine 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Love-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.

How and When to Prune Love-Vine →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Love-Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Love-Vine 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.