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How to Grow and Care for Cup-and-saucer vine

Cup-and-saucer vine, also known as Cathedral bells, Mexican ivy, Monastery bells, Purple-bell cobaea, Cups-and-saucers

Cup-and-saucer vine is a fast-growing climbing plant known for its ability to cover structures quickly. It thrives in full sunlight, requiring ample light to support its vigorous growth and flowering. A special care point includes its need for a sturdy support structure to climb on, essential for its natural vining habit. Due to its resilience and easy propagation from seeds, cup-and-saucer vine is generally considered easy to care for. Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist is crucial, especially during growth periods.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cup-and-saucer vine

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelLow
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial, Annual
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeSpring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones
9-11
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Cup-and-saucer vine is a vigorous climber with a twining growth habit, easily reaching heights of up to 20 feet (6 meters). Its leaves are compound, with leaflets arranged in pairs opposite each other and a twining tendril at the tip. The plant boasts large, bell-shaped flowers that are quite striking, transitioning in color from greenish-white to purplish as they mature. These flowers can be over 2 inches (5 cm) long. Known for its preference for sunlight, cup-and-saucer vine thrives best in well-lit environments.
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