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Queen's-Wreath (Petrea volubilis)

Queen's-Wreath (Petrea volubilis) is a vigorous evergreen vine or shrub, renowned for its spectacular cascading racemes of violet-blue flowers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, allow top layer to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in warm temperatures, between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.

Fertilizing

Moderate

Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

3-10 meters

Spread

3-5 meters

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

100000

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Synonyms
Petrea amazonica Moldenke
Petrea arborea Kunth
Petrea aspera Turcz.
Petrea atrocoerulea Moldenke
Petrea colombiana Moldenke
Petrea fragrantissima Rusby
Petrea kohautiana C.Presl
Petrea mexicana Willd. ex Cham.
Petrea nitidula Moldenke
Petrea ovata M.Martens & Galeotti
Petrea racemosa Nees
Petrea retusa C.Presl
Petrea riparia Moldenke
Petrea rivularis Moldenke
Petrea serrata C.Presl
Petrea stapeliae Paxton
Petrea subserrata Bárcena
Petrea subserrata Cham.
Petrea swallenii Moldenke
Petrea vincentina Turcz.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyVerbenaceae
  • genusPetrea
  • speciesPetrea volubilis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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