Mexican flame vine

Mexican flame vine needs regular watering to thrive. For most of the year, water the vine weekly. Make sure the soil is completely saturated, but not waterlogged. During the hottest months of the year, you may need to water more often or even daily. During cooler winter months, you may only need to water every 10-14 days. Also keep in mind that Mexican flame vine likes to dry out a bit between waterings. Let the top inch or 2 of soil dry out before watering. If you’re unsure when to water, stick your finger into the soil. If it feels dry, then it’s time to water your plant.

Mexican flame vine prefers full sun for the majority of the day, especially during the warmer months. The ideal amount of daily sunlight for optimal growth and flowering is 6-8 hours. During winter, Mexican flame vine may require 4-6 hours of direct sun daily for healthy growth and flowering.

Mexican flame vine (Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides) should be pruned once a year, preferably in the spring after the plant's first growth of the year. The best time for pruning is generally between late winter and early summer. Pruning should focus on removing dead or damaged branches and thinning out excess twigs and branches as necessary. When trimming, make sure to cut just above the nodes, or growth points, of the vine. This will encourage the vine to form a denser and more compact habit with more flowers. Depending on the size of the vine and the shape you are trying to achieve, pruning can be done lightly for smaller plants, or more heavily for larger plants. To promote new growth, regular pruning is recommended.