Description
Coral Vine Seeds – Antigonon leptopus (“Mexican Love Vine”) Pink Creeper Flower
The Coral Vine (Antigonon leptopus), also known as Mexican Love Vine or Chain of Love, is a fast-growing, ornamental climbing vine renowned for its masses of bright pink flowers in long cascading clusters. Perfect for trellises, fences, arbors, or patios, this vigorous climber is also excellent for attracting pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
🌿 Key Features:
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Botanical Name: Antigonon leptopus
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Common Names: Coral Vine, Mexican Love Vine, Chain of Love
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Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
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Height/Spread: Can reach 30–40 feet when supported
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Flower Color: Pink
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Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–11
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Sun: Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade
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Soil: Well-draining; tolerates poor or sandy soils
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Water: Drought-tolerant once established; keep moist for young plants
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Fertilizer: Balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring encourages flowering
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Pruning: Prune to control size and encourage bushier growth; cut back after flowering or before winter
Why Grow Coral Vine?
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Fast-growing and show-stopping pink flowers
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Perfect for decorative trellises, arbors, fences, or container growing
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Attracts pollinators to your garden
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Easy to grow, low maintenance, and long-lasting
Bring the beauty of a tropical flowering vine into your garden or home with Coral Vine seeds, ideal for both decorative and ecological purposes.
Coral Vine Seed Germination:
1. Scarify the Seeds (To Break the Hard Seed Coat)
- Why: Coral vine seeds have a tough outer coat. Scarification improves water absorption and speeds up germination. Lightly nick the seed coat with a nail file, emery board, or sandpaper. Rub just enough to dull the surface or expose a lighter layer beneath, but don’t damage the inner seed.
2. Place the scarified seeds in a cup of warm water. Let them soak for 24 hours.
3. Use a well-draining seed-starting mix—a blend of peat moss, vermiculite, or perlite is ideal. Fill small pots, seed trays, or biodegradable seedling cups.
4. Plant seeds about ¼ to ½ inch (0.6–1.2 cm) deep. Cover lightly with soil and press gently to ensure good soil contact.
5. Water the soil until it's evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Use a spray bottle or fine mist to avoid disturbing the soil.
6. Use a heated propagator mat to keep the temperature between 70–85°F (21–29°C). Place containers in a warm, bright spot—sunny windowsill, greenhouse, or under grow lights. You can use a heat mat to maintain consistent warmth.
7. Germination is erratic. Seeds can germinate anywhere from 7 days to 4 weeks.
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Germinación de semillas de vid coral:
1. Escarificar las semillas (para romper la cubierta dura)
o Por qué: Las semillas de vid coral tienen una cubierta exterior resistente. La escarificación mejora la absorción de agua y acelera la germinación. Cómo:
§ Rasgue ligeramente la cubierta de la semilla con una lima de uñas, lima de esmeril o papel de lija. Frote lo suficiente para opacar la superficie o exponer una capa más clara debajo, pero sin dañar la semilla interior.
2. Coloque las semillas escarificadas en una taza de agua tibia. Déjelas en remojo durante 24 horas.
3. Use una mezcla para sembrar con buen drenaje; una mezcla de turba, vermiculita o perlita es ideal. Llene macetas pequeñas, bandejas para semillas o vasos biodegradables para plántulas.
4. Plante las semillas a una profundidad de 0,6 a 1,2 cm (¼ a ½ pulgada). Cúbralas ligeramente con tierra y presione suavemente para asegurar un buen contacto con la tierra. 5. Riega la tierra hasta que esté húmeda de manera uniforme, pero sin encharcarla. Usa un rociador o un rociador fino para evitar remover la tierra.
6. Usa una estera de propagación térmica para mantener la temperatura entre 21 y 29 °C (70 y 85 °F). Coloca los recipientes en un lugar cálido y luminoso, como un alféizar soleado, un invernadero o bajo lámparas de cultivo. Puedes usar una estera térmica para mantener una temperatura constante.
7. La germinación es irregular. Las semillas pueden germinar entre 7 días y 4 semanas.
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