How to Grow and Care for Moth plant

Moth plant, also known as Cruel vine, White bladderflower, Bladderflower, Climbing milkweed, Common moth vine

Moth plant is a vigorous perennial vine that can be grown with minimal care, making it an easy plant for many gardeners. Key care needs involve ensuring it has adequate support for climbing and regular pruning to control its fast growth and prevent over-spreading. It's important to monitor for and manage potential invasiveness, as moth plant can become weedy and smother other plants.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Moth plant

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Moth plant exhibits a robust climbing habit, using other vegetation for support. Its vines can reach lengths of up to 13 feet (4 meters), presenting a dense growth pattern that can overtake and smother its host plants. The foliage comprises oblong, dark green leaves, providing a backdrop for its notable flowers. These blossoms are trumpet-shaped with a creamy white to pinkish hue, typically measuring about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) across. The fruit of moth plant resembles a pod, inflating as it matures, which provides its distinctive 'bladder' characteristic.

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