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Cypress vine is a fast-growing, warm-season annual climber known for its fine, feathery foliage and twining growth habit. It develops slender vines that readily climb on supports, making it suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical garden spaces. The plant thrives in warm climates with full sun and performs best in well-drained soil. It establishes quickly and continues to grow actively throughout the warm growing season.
Features
- Fast-growing climbing plant with twining vines
- Fine, feathery foliage with a light texture
- Suitable for trellises, fences, and vertical planting
- Performs best in warm, sunny conditions
- Adapts to well-drained soils
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ipomoea quamoclit
- Common Name (US): Cypress Vine
- Seed Type / Variety: Annual vine seed
- Growth Habit: Climbing, twining annual
- USDA Zones: 2 to 11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring
- Growing Season: Warm season
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Sowing Season:
- Warm regions: February to April
- Cooler regions: March to May
- Germination Time and Conditions: 1 to 2 weeks in warm temperatures (20–30°C); soaking seeds may improve germination
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, adaptable to moderate fertility
- Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
- Mature Plant Size: 3 to 6 meters height (with support), spreading as a vine
- Plant Spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart
