Tropaeolum ciliatum
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🌸flower (5)
🍎fruit (1)
🌿habit (4)

Tropaeolum ciliatum

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
7
Observations
11

Care Guide

💧 Water

To keep your tropaeolum ciliatum healthy, water it regularly, especially during dry spells. Aim to water once or twice a week. Check the top inch of soil; if it's dry, water the plant until the top 6 inches of soil are moist. Outdoor potted tropaeolum ciliatum needs more frequent watering compared to those planted directly in the ground.

☀️ Light Partial sun

yellow flame flower is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky locations, which offer natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can also tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its hardiness and versatility.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

yellow flame flower can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its range may still be restricted by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the likelihood of the yellow flame flower dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

A single fertilizer application in spring is typically enough for yellow flame flower, though repeated feedings can boost growth. Apply every month to six weeks. Fertilizing improves the leaves' appearance and function, helping them maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting the plant's long-term health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Tropaeolum ciliatum is known for its vibrant flowers and climbing nature. To ensure healthy growth and abundant blooming, prune the plant from early to late spring. This will help remove dead stems, control overgrowth, and improve air circulation. Using clean, sharp tools for pruning reduces stress on the plant and helps prevent diseases.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Tropaeolum
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Pale Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Red, Orange
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer

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