Species cup and saucer vine
a purple flower with a white center, white filaments and yellow anthers with green leaves on green stems

cup and saucer vine

Cobaea scandens

The Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens) is an amazing vine to behold. It produces beautiful and unique flowers that look like they are made of soft porcelain, giving them a "cup and saucer" appearance. These flowers can come in shades of lavender, purple, and green. Not only does the vine have beautiful colors, but it is also a rapid grower, reaching heights of up to 20 feet in a single season. The vine is also very easy to propagate and maintain, making it a great plant for gardeners looking for an effortless addition to their landscapes. All in all, the Cup and Saucer Vine is one of the most stunning plants out there and is sure to be a highlight of any garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 11

Flowers:

Green maturing to purple Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Fruits:

green,purple,black Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The cup and saucer vine, or Cobaea scandens, is relatively forgiving when it comes to watering. You should water your vine deeply once or twice a week, allowing the soil to become slightly dry before the next watering. Make sure the soil is evenly moist to prevent too much stress on the vine. The vine can survive brief periods of drought, but steady waterings and moist soil help with faster growth and more flowers.

sunlight

Cup and saucer vine (Cobaea scandens) is a fast-growing plant species that prefers to be grown in full sun. The plant should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight throughout the growing season, during spring and summer months, for optimal growth and flowering. It is important to provide consistent light levels throughout the day, avoiding excessive changes in sunlight intensity at different times. Plants grown in partial shade may not bloom as successfully and may have fewer flowers.

pruning

Cup and saucer vine (Cobaea scandens) should be pruned twice a year - once in the spring and once in the fall. For Spring pruning, the vines should be cut back to a length of roughly 2 feet. This will ensure that the vine has plenty of time to grow enough new stems to produce lots of flowers for the Summer. For Fall pruning, the vines should be cut back to a length of roughly 1 foot. Doing this will help keep the vine under control during the Winter and help ensure good air circulation. Depending on the desired look of the vine, more pruning may also be necessary to promote bushier growth or to keep the vine from becoming too overgrown.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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Aug
Harvest Fruit

The Cobaea scandens, or cup and saucer vine, typically begins to produce fruit in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Cobaea scandens typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

Cobaea scandens typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Harvest Fruit

The Cobaea scandens, or cup and saucer vine, typically begins to produce fruit in late summer, usually in August or September.

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