Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. In hot, dry periods, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture.
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Carolina snailseed (Cocculus carolinus) is a vigorous, twining vine native to the southeastern United States, featuring attractive foliage and small, berry-like fruits.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, can tolerate cooler conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize lightly in spring if needed.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. In hot, dry periods, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to control size and shape. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can also be done after flowering to tidy up the plant.
Propagate from seeds sown in autumn or in spring after stratification. Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in moist, well-drained potting mix.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, every 3-4 years. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Where Carolina Snailseed (Cocculus carolinus) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Cocculus |
| Species | Cocculus carolinus |
Similar in genus Cocculus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
