Bignonia callistegioides
Care, watering, light and tips for Bignonia callistegioides on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Bignonia callistegioides
Bignonia callistegioides, commonly known as "love-charm" or white trumpet vine, is a beautiful semi-evergreen climbing plant belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. It is characterized by its large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, pure white with a yellow throat, which bloom profusely in spring and summer. It is ideal for covering pergolas, walls, trellises, or as a decorative element in patios and gardens, adding an exotic and romantic touch.
Native range
Argentina and southern Brazil
Care tips
This bignonia prefers full sun to partial shade, with at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering. It requires regular watering, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and active growth periods. The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. Avoid severe frosts, as it is sensitive to low temperatures, and protect it in winter if you live in cold areas.
How to save a dying Bignonia callistegioides
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves falling, dry and brittle stems, scarce or no flowering. This usually indicates water or nutritional stress.
- First aid
- Check watering (moist but not waterlogged soil), prune dry branches, apply balanced fertilizer if not recently done. Ensure good drainage.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging rots the root system. Prolonged extreme drought is also fatal. Intense cold and frost.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the roots are not completely rotted and there are still green stems. White bignonia is resilient and can recover with proper care.