Cypress Vine 0.5g seeds (Ipomoea quamoclit) - Ignite your garden with a rare whirlwind of star-shaped scarlet trumpets that burst like fireworks against a backdrop of ethereal, fern-like green lace! This tropical native, a hummingbird's fever dream, twines skyward 1.8–4.5 m on slender stems, blanketing trellises, arbors, and fences in a cascading veil of fiery red blooms 2 cm wide, each flaring with five-pointed drama. It unleashes hundreds of nectar-packed flowers from summer through fall, perfuming the air with a subtle, exotic sweetness while butterflies and bees stage a frenzied ballet. Fast, furious, and self-seeding it's a perfect, eye catching plant in a tropical garden!
Growing:
Scarify by nicking the hard coat with a file or soaking in warm water (30°C) for 24 hours to achieve 70–90% germination. Sow directly outdoors anytime at 0.5–1 cm deep in prepared soil. Keep seedlings moist until established.
Germination Time: 7–14 days.
Soil: Fertile, well-draining loamy or sandy soil with pH 6.0–7.5. In clay-heavy tropical soils, amend with 30–40% perlite, sand, or compost to combat waterlogging during monsoons. Avoid compacted or water-retentive spots – root rot is the top killer here.
Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours) for maximum scarlet fireworks; tolerates light afternoon shade in scorching, high-UV tropics to prevent leaf scorch.
Supports: Provide sturdy trellises, wires, or poles (2–5 m tall) for its twining habit; it climbs 30–60 cm/week in ideal conditions. Containers: Thrives in large pots (20+ liters) with drainage holes for balconies; use a tropical vine mix and stake early.
Watering: Water deeply (2.5–5 cm/week) during establishment and dry periods, allowing the top 5 cm of soil to dry out between sessions. During rainy season rely on natural downpours but ensure epic drainage to prevent fungal woes.
Fertilizing: Low-maintenance: Apply a balanced, low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-20-10) at half-strength every 4 weeks during active growth (rainy/hot seasons). Over-fertilizing promotes foliage over flowers.
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