Lotus vine

Lotus vine Care

Lotus berthelotii

What is the plant

The Lotus vine is a creeping perennial plant from the Fabaceae family. This flowering green beauty is often used in landscape design but can also thrive indoors.

Lotus berthelotii is a tropical plant found in the Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde, and Madeira. The stem can reach a length of 37 inches (about 1 m). This plant also grows up to 10 inches (22 cm) in height. Lotus vine is covered with numerous thin leaves 0.5-1 inches (1.5-3 cm) long. This plant is quite a sight during flowering, producing bright, eccentric red-yellow flowers shaped like flames. The blossoms are about 1 inch (3 cm) in size.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

9°C - 13°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Lotus berthelotii loves moist soil. However, it would be best to only water your greenie when the soil is dry. Young plants need more frequent watering. A mature Lotus vine needs thorough irrigation about once a week.
Pruning
Lotus berthelotii needs pruning to maintain its luxurious ornamental appearance. You can remove the plant's elongated stems and dead (dried) parts.
Fertilizer
It's recommended to feed Lotus berthelotii from early spring to mid-summer, about once a month. Young plants are especially in need of fertilizing. Choose fertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus.

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Sunlight
Lotus berthelotii will thrive next to the south-facing window, where it can receive a lot of sunlight. After all, this vine's flowers are even shaped like flames!
Soil
This vine grows in a well-drained, sandy growing medium. The ratio of soil to sand should ideally be 5:1. Ordinary garden soil will work. Just make sure to provide your green pet with a drainage layer!
Propagation
These plants can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. If you decide to propagate your Lotus vine from seeds, you need to place them in moist soil at a temperature of 65-75°F (19-24°C). The first sprouts of Lotus berthelotii should appear in 2-3 weeks! It's best to propagate the plant with seeds in the warm season.

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Temperature
Your Parrot's Beak will thrive in spring when the weather remains moderate. This greenie most enjoys the temperature range between 55 and 70°F (14-23°C). During the cold season, the vine hibernates and feels most comfortable at temperatures of 49-54°F (9-13°C).
Container
Both indoors and outdoors, it's best to choose a large, deep container with drainage holes for your Lotus vine. This plant needs a lot of space, so it is also a good idea to select a vessel that allows the stems of your green pet to hang down and spread around the pot.
Fun fact
Because of the eccentric shape of its beautiful flowers, this vine is also called the Parrot's Beak.