How to Grow and Care for Cobaea

Cobaea thrives in well-draining soil with regular watering, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. A key point is providing a sturdy support structure for its vigorous climbing habit. Additionally, cobaea requires plenty of sunlight, ideally full sun to partial shade, to promote healthy growth and flowering.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cobaea

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Cobaea

Cup-and-saucer vine

Cup-and-saucer vine (Cobaea scandens) is a climbing perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It produces large purple cup- or bell-shaped flowers that have inspired both of its common names: cup-and-saucer vine and "cathedral bells." Because of its showy fragrant flowers, it is often cultivated as an ornamental plant and grown in gardens throughout the world.

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