Flame vine.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Mittel

Pflanzenart

Evergreen vine

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

20 to 30 feet

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 9 bis 11

Blütezeit

Late winter to early spring

Pflege

Provide a sturdy support structure for this vigorous climber to sprawl across. Watch for yellowing leaves which may indicate the soil is staying too wet or the plant needs more nutrients. Prune back after the main flowering season to keep its size in check.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy during the active growing season.

Düngen

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer months to encourage blooms.

Schneiden

Trim back the vines immediately after the flowering period ends to maintain shape.

Umtopfen

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound or if you need to refresh the soil.

Boden

Well draining, fertile soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatur

5 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

50 bis 80%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

There is no significant evidence of human toxicity, but it is not meant for consumption.

Kinder

The long, trailing stems can be a strangulation hazard for very small children if left to hang low.

Kontaktallergene

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

There are no notable airborne allergy risks associated with this vine.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible and should be kept away from food preparation areas.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Clusters of bright orange tubular flowers
• Opposite, compound leaves with three leaflets
• Tendrils used for climbing surfaces
• Evergreen foliage throughout the year

Höhe

3 bis 6m

Breite

2 bis 4m

Blätter

dark green, evergreen

Blüten

orange, reddish orange, 5 bis 8cm

Früchte

brown, Late spring

Häufige Probleme

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant juices.
• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, layering

Pflanzzeit

spring, early summer

Überwinterung

In cooler climates, move the container to a bright, frost-free location. Keep the soil slightly drier during the winter months.

Im Kübel

It can grow in large containers, but it requires a very large pot of at least 50 liters to support its size.

Plant this vine where it can climb freely without smothering smaller shrubs nearby.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Bougainvillea spectabilis — They share similar light and water needs and create a vibrant color display.
• Chinese hibiscus — The tropical foliage of hibiscus complements the fine texture of the flame vine.

Ähnliche Arten

• Trompetenblume — Both are vigorous vines with tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.

Botanisches

Familie

Bignoniaceae

Gattung

Pyrostegia

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay

Artenschutz

This species is not currently listed as endangered or protected.

It grows as a high climbing vine in tropical forests, reaching for sunlight in the canopy.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Kolibris, Bienen

Verwendung

ornamental vine, trellis cover, fence screen

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need a trellis?

Yes, it is a vigorous climber that needs sturdy support to thrive.

How often should I prune it?

Prune it right after flowering to keep it tidy and encourage more blooms next year.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Pyrostegia comes from the Greek words for fire and roof, referring to the fiery orange flowers that cover the top of the plant.

Gut zu wissen

• It is commonly called flame vine because of its brilliant orange color.
• The plant can grow quite rapidly once established in a sunny spot.
• It is a popular choice for covering pergolas in tropical climates.