macchick's Snail Flower Vine x 2 Blooming
Plant: Corkscrew vine (Vigna caracalla) | Variety: Vigna caracalla
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(Vigna caracalla) Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Originally discovered growing in Caracas, Venezuela. Beautiful spiral-shaped pale purple flowers with cream and yellow markings, very fragrant. Vines in tropical regions can reach 20’. Can be successfully grown in pots with adequate support. Very easy to overwinter indoors with numerous blooms the second season. Tender vine grown as a perennial in the South and an annual in the North.
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macchick's Snail Flower Vine Care Instructions
Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla' normally grows to a mature height of 3.00 metres (that's 9.75 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla' likes a position of full sun light, which is a perfect fit for your garden.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (4b) is not within the ideal known range for Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla'. The recommended range is between Zone 8 and 11. You may have to reassess this planting for suitability in your garden.
Corkscrew vine 'Vigna caracalla' requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 8.0 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.
More information about Snail Flower Vine is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Snail Flower Vine Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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15 Feb 2012
Blooming day 614 February Bloom Day 2012
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15 Jan 2012
Blooming day 583 January Bloom Day 2012
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15 Sep 2011
Blooming day 461 September Bloom Day!
September Bloom Day
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15 Jul 2011
Blooming day 399 July Bloom Day
July Bloom Day
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11 Jun 2010
Purchased day 0
Comments
Gardenerd wrote:
Did you grow this from seed? Likewise, do you use a particular method when growing it? I’ve tried several times but can’t seem to get this vine going :)
Posted on 18 Jan 12 (over 1 year ago)
macchick wrote:
I bought the plants 2 years ago and it seems to thrive on neglect. Takes a year for it to start blooming properly. No fertilizer, been in the same potting soil for 2 years, sits outside in the summer and get watered occasionally. Loses its leave when I bring in the winter and looks like it’s dying but it comes back fine.
Posted on 18 Jan 12 (over 1 year ago)
Bernieh wrote:
Such a brilliant flower! Love it. Wish I had it.
Posted on 15 Feb 12 (over 1 year ago)
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