How to grow and care for Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague, Zimbabwe creeper
Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague
How often should I water?
check Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Podranea ricasoliana (Tanfani) Sprague is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Bignoniaceae, Genus: Podranea, Species: Podranea ricasoliana
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Lamiales |
Family | Bignoniaceae |
Genus | Podranea |
Species | Podranea ricasoliana |
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