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Antigonon
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Fact sheet

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Typevine

“Antigonon, commonly known as coral vine or Mexican creeper, is a fast-growing perennial vine” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Days to maturity67.5–90 days

“Days to maturity: 90-120 days to first flowers” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Germination temperature70–80 °F

“Keep soil warm (70-80°F)” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Lightfull sun

“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

WaterModerate watering during growing season; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.

“Water: Moderate watering during growing season; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7.5

“Soil pH: 6.0-7.5” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Hardiness zones9b-11; can be grown as an annual in cooler zones or container plant overwintered indoors

“Thrives in zones 9b-11; can be grown as an annual in cooler zones” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Spacing24 in

“Spacing: 24 inches” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Propagationseed

“Planting depth: 1/4 inch for seeds; plant tubers 2-3 inches deep” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Edible partsheart-shaped leaves are sometimes used in salads or as greens, and the delicate pink flowers are edible and can be used as an attractive garnish

“In traditional Mexican cuisine, the heart-shaped leaves are sometimes used in salads or as greens, and the delicate pink flowers are edible” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

Pestsspider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects

“Common Pests: Spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), Whiteflies (Aleyrodidae family), Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae family), Scale insects” — How to Grow Antigonon — LizPlants

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