Tropaeolum ciliatum
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.
🌡️ 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.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 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