Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in potted specimens.
Cat's Claw Creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) is an aggressive, fast-growing vine known for its distinctive claw-like tendrils and bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogging. Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in potted specimens.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and warm until roots develop.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a fresh, well-draining potting mix in a slightly larger container.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Common names and botanical synonyms