Yellow trumpet vine (Bignonia aequinoctialis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Yellow trumpet vine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Yellow trumpet vine
Bignonia aequinoctialis, also known as 'Guard Withe', is a beautiful, fast-growing tropical vine, ideal for covering pergolas, walls, or trellises. Its vibrant trumpet-shaped yellow flowers adorn the landscape, creating a stunning visual spectacle. It is perfect for sunny gardens where an exotic touch and abundant flowering are desired.
Native range
Tropical Americas, from southern Mexico to Argentina
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, although it tolerates partial shade. Watering should be regular during warmer months, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and reduced in winter. It prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Avoid waterlogging, as it can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Yellow trumpet vine
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown falling leaves, dry and brittle stems, scarce or no flowering. Indicates severe stress.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate and reduce watering. Prune dry stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots roots or extreme lack of water during heat. Also, insufficient direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and there are green stems. Bignonia is resilient but needs quick attention.