How to Grow and Care for Cypress vine

Cypress vine, also known as Star glory, Cardinal vine, Hummingbird vine, Cypressvine morning glory, Cardinal creeper, Quamoclit vine

Cypress vine thrives in warm climates with full sun exposure, demanding minimum care once established. Special care points include ensuring well-draining soil to prevent root rot and regular watering during dry spells. Support structures are beneficial for cypress vine's climbing growth habit. Overall, it's an easy plant to grow, making it suitable for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Cypress vine

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	6-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Cypress vine is distinguished by its delicate, fern-like leaves and slender climbing growth habit, with vines that can extend 10-20 feet (3-6 meters) in length. The plant necessitates support due to its fragile structure. Its leaves exhibit thigmotropic behavior, contracting under intense sunlight and reopening in the evening. Vibrant scarlet red flowers adorn cypress vine from early summer until the first fall frost, each bloom small in size, they are shaped like slender tubes. These characteristic blossoms are known to lure butterflies and hummingbirds.