What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chocolate vine?

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Be patient and gentle with yourself as you explore your plants' temperature needs. Cherish your successes, learn from challenges, and nurture your garden with love, creating a haven that reflects the warmth of your care.

Temperature Essentials for Chocolate vine

Regional wintering strategies

Chocolate vine prefers relatively warm temperatures, so maintaining temperatures above 5°C during winter cultivation is beneficial for plant growth. The minimum temperature should be kept above freezing point to prevent the plant from freezing damage. When the outdoor temperature approaches -5°C (25°F) during winter, it is advisable to bring Chocolate vine indoors or provide protection by setting up a temporary greenhouse or using materials such as plastic film or fabric to wrap the plant.

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Signs of Low and High Temperature in Chocolate vine

Symptoms of Low Temperature in Chocolate vine

Chocolate vine has moderate tolerance to low temperatures and thrives best when the temperature is between 5°C and 32°C. During winter, it should be kept above -25°C. When the temperature falls below -30°C, the leaves may darken in color. In severe cases, water-soaked necrosis, wilting, and drooping may occur, and the color of the leaves gradually turns brown.

Solutions for Low Temperature in Chocolate vine

Trim away the frost-damaged parts. Immediately move indoors to a warm environment or set up a makeshift greenhouse for cold protection. When placing the plant indoors, choose a location near a south-facing window to ensure ample sunlight. If there is insufficient light, you can use supplemental lighting.

Symptoms of High Temperature in Chocolate vine

During summer, Chocolate vine should be kept below 32°C. When the temperature exceeds 35°C, the plant's growth slows down, the color of its leaves becomes lighter, and it becomes more susceptible to sunburn.

Solutions for High Temperature in Chocolate vine

Trim away the sunburned and dried-up parts. Move the plant to a location that provides shade from the afternoon sun. Water the plant in the morning and evening to keep the soil moist.