Tropaeolum peregrinum

Canary Creeper

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A vibrant climbing vine featuring round peltate leaves and distinctive orange-yellow trumpet flowers, popular in gardens as a summer annual or tropical perennial.
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Plant Details

Common Name Canary Creeper
Family Tropaeolaceae
Genus Tropaeolum
Species Peregrinum
Origin Peru
Blooming Summer to Autumn, continuous flowering in warm climates
Leaf Color bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining soil mix with good organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, allow top layer to dry between waterings, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade but blooms less profusely in low light

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (Spring/Summer), avoid over-fertilizing to prevent foliage overgrowth

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Pruning

Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness, trim dead flowers and vines regularly to control spread

Pest Control Aphid Snail 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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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
8000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 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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