Antigonon leptopus

Coral Vine

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Vigorous evergreen climber native to Mexico, featuring heart-shaped leaves and distinctive pinkish-white panicles throughout warmer months.
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Plant Details

Common Name Coral Vine
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Antigonon
Species Leptopus
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming Summer to Autumn, often year-round in tropics
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, tolerates poor and alkaline soils

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Watering

Regular watering during growth phase, drought tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for abundant flowering, tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and early summer to support vigorous growth

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Pruning

Prune heavily in late winter or early spring to control size and encourage new flowering stems

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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