Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to encourage dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Flame Nasturtium
Ladies' Legs (Tropaeolum pentaphyllum) is a charming vining nasturtium from South America, featuring attractive foliage and bright, spurred flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures (18-24°C) during the growing season; requires cooler temperatures for dormancy.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, stop during dormancy.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to encourage dormancy.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune back faded flowers to encourage further blooming. After flowering, or in late winter/early spring before new growth starts, you can trim any overgrown or straggly stems to maintain a desired shape and encourage bushier growth.
Propagate by seed sown in spring, or by division of tubers in early spring. Seeds require warm conditions to germinate. Divisions should be allowed to dry for a day or two before replanting.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, just as new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ladies' Legs (Tropaeolum pentaphyllum)
Where Ladies' Legs (Tropaeolum pentaphyllum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Species | Tropaeolum pentaphyllum |
Similar in genus Tropaeolum
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