Cypress Vine (Ipomoea Quamoclit) is a annual vine in the Convolvulaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A fast-growing, twining annual vine native to tropical America, known for its delicate, fern-like foliage and bright red, star-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.

Cypress Vine

Cypress Vine

Ipomoea Quamoclit

A fast-growing, twining annual vine native to tropical America, known for its delicate, fern-like foliage and bright red, star-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:climber, ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Cypress Vine

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Convolvulaceae
Genus:Ipomoea