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Cypressvine (Ipomoea quamoclit)

Ipomoea quamoclit, commonly known as Cypressvine, is a vigorous twining vine with delicate, feathery foliage and star-shaped scarlet flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for abundant blooms.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for abundant blooms.

Tolerates partial shade but may flower less.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells.

Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-27 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Hanging, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound, deeply lobed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Clitocyamos pinnatifidus St.-Lag.
Convolvulus pennifolius Drapiez
Convolvulus quamoclit (L.) Spreng.
Incarvillea argyi H.Lév.
Ipomoea cyamoclita St.-Lag.
Ipomoea erecta Michx.
Quamoclit vulgaris Choisy
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea quamoclit
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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