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Rhodochiton atrosanguineum
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Rhodochiton atrosanguineum

Purple Bell Vine

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A vigorous climbing vine featuring distinctive dark purple bell-shaped flowers and heart-shaped foliage. Native to Mexican highlands, thrives in hanging baskets.
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Plant Details

Common Name Purple Bell Vine
Family Martyniaceae
Genus Rhodochiton
Species Atrosanguineum
Origin Mexico
Blooming Summer to Autumn, bell-shaped flowers with purple calyxes
Leaf Color Dark 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 mixed with peat and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to partial sun; protect from scorching afternoon rays in summer

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness; remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip

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 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
900 – 16000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
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
380 – 2100
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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