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Chinese Trumpet Creeper Care

Campsis grandiflora

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What is the plant

With its enchanting orange blooms and trailing growing habit, Š”ampsis grandiflora is sure to become a colorful accent in the garden.

Commonly known as Chinese Trumpet Creeper, Š”ampsis grandiflora is a deciduous vine native to eastern and southeastern China. This flowering vine is popular for its fast-growing habit and distinctive orange trumpet-shaped blooms. The plant can grow 20-30 feet (6-9m) long and reach 6-9 in (2-3 m) wide. The blooms are arranged in clusters of large orange trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. The flowers emerge in summer and have 5 petals each. The foliage of the plant is deep green in color and has a glossy texture. Its elongated shape and serrated edges accompany the distinctive appearance of the flowers and make the plant a good option for growing as an accent plant in the garden.

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Lighting

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

Temperature

20Ā°C - 29Ā°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

6 - 8

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Give your flowering vine a drink once the top 2 in (5 cm) of soil feels dry to the touch. Itā€™s important not to overwater the plant, as excessive moisture leads to fungal disease development.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Prune Chinese Trumpet Creeper in early spring before new growth appears. Remove the leggy and diseased parts with clean pruning shears to shape the plant.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Itā€™s not necessary to fertilize Chinese Trumpet Creeper.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Put your Chinese Trumpet Creeper where it can enjoy the morning sun and afternoon shade. East or south-facing windows would be the most comfortable for this plant.

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Plant your greenie in a slightly acidic to neutral soil with pH range between 6.8-7.2. Itā€™s recommended to put 1 in (3 cm) of pebbles at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage.

  • Propagation

    Propagation

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    Stem cutting is the fastest and easiest way to propagate this vine. Take a healthy 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) long stem from the current year's growth in early spring and dip the cut end into a rooting hormone powder. Place it in a pot with well-draining soil and keep the cutting consistently moist to let it enroot. After the young greenie is fully established, replant it to a desired place.

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  • Temperature

    Temperature

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    Chinese Trumpet Creeper feels best in a mild environment with a 50-82Ā°F (10-28Ā°C) temperature range. Keep it away from droughts and air vents, as the plant negatively reacts to severe temperature fluctuations.

  • Container

    Container

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    Growing Chinese Trumpet Creeper in a container, opt for a big enough pot to accommodate the plantā€™s root system and allow some room for growth. It should be at least 2 times larger than the plantā€™s root ball. Itā€™s recommended to opt for a pot made of plastic or glazed ceramics as such materials will not allow moisture to evaporate too quickly. Itā€™s important to choose a pot with drainage holes.

  • Fun fact

    Fun fact

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    The Chinese Trumpet Creeper plant has a rich medicinal value. The decoction of the flowers is used to treat rheumatoid pains, traumatic injuries, and difficult urination in traditional Chinese medicine.

What's wrong with your plant?
  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    157 people already have this plant 40 people have added this plant to their wishlists

  • Common pests

    Common pests

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  • Frequent diseases

    Frequent diseases

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    Botanistā€™s tips

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