Mexican Flame Vine

Description for Mexican Flame Vine – Plant
Water regularly during the growing season. Best in full sun, but appreciates some light shade in the heat of the day. Best flowering occurs when nights are cool (50s-60s). Promptly deadhead spent flowering stems.

Common name: Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides
Color: Orange
Bloom time: June to October
Height: 6.00 to 12.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
Plant where they will receive a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of full sun per day. Plants grown in weak sun may not die at once, but they weaken gradually. Give them plenty of organic matter when planting and don’t crowd them.Wear sturdy gloves to protect your hands from prickly thorns.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temprature: 20 °F

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• Feed plants on a regular basis before and throughout the blooming cycle (avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides if you’re harvesting for the kitchen).
• Once a month between April and July, apply a balanced granular fertilizer (5-10-5 or 5-10-10).
• Allow ¾ to 1 cup for each bush, and sprinkle it around the drip line, not against the stem.

Special Feature:
Ornamental vine cultivated for its attractive flowers. Best grown on a structure such as a chain link fence, trellis, arch or upright post. Drape from hanging baskets. Where not winter hardy, it may be grown as an annual.
Use
Ornamental use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Note:
No serious insect or disease problems.