Flame vine.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Evergreen vine

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Late winter to early spring

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

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

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

5 a 35°C

Humedad

50 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

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

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

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

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

3 a 6m

Anchura

2 a 4m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

orange, reddish orange, 5 a 8cm

Frutos

brown, Late spring

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, layering

Cuándo plantar

spring, early summer

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

• 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.

Especies parecidas

• Enredadera de trompeta — Both are vigorous vines with tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.

Ciencia

Familia

Bignoniaceae

Género

Pyrostegia

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

colibríes, abejas

Usos

ornamental vine, trellis cover, fence screen

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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.

Bueno saberlo

• 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.