Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Also known as Spurgecreeper
Dalechampia scandens is a vigorous, sun-loving vine with attractive heart-shaped leaves and showy, petal-like bracts, often greenish-yellow or pinkish.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Direct hot sun can scorch leaves. Can tolerate some shade.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and cold drafts; it is not cold-hardy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn).
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Prune to maintain shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth and more flowering. Remove dead, damaged, or leggy stems.
Light pruning can be done anytime, with heavier pruning best done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or autumn. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-draining potting mix. Rooting hormone can improve success rates.
Keep them in a warm, humid environment until established.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is one size larger than the current one. Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dalechampia Scandens (Dalechampia scandens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Dalechampia |
| Species | Dalechampia scandens |
Similar in genus Dalechampia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data