cup and saucer vine
Also known as: cathedral bells; cups and saucers; Mexican ivy; monastery bells
A vigorous perennial climber, usually grown as an annual, with pinnate leaves and fragrant, bell-shaped flowers 5cm in length, which change from greenish-white to purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- cup and saucer vine (Cobaea scandens)
- Genus
- Cobaea
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding · Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of cup and saucer vine
Distribution map
Mexico (Puebla)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cup and saucer vine
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cup and saucer vine care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingNeeds a sheltered, sunny wall or trellis and moist but well-drained soil for the best flowers
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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