Chilean glory flower (Eccremocarpus scaber)
Care, watering, light and tips for Chilean glory flower on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Chilean glory flower
Eccremocarpus scaber, commonly known as Chilean Glory Flower or Chilean Creeper, is a vigorous and fast-growing climber native to Chile. Its delicate, tubular flowers, ranging from intense orange to red and yellow, bloom profusely throughout summer and autumn, attracting pollinators. It is ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or walls, adding an exotic and vibrant touch to gardens and balconies.
Native range
Chile and Peru
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, although it tolerates partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during its flowering period; it is sensitive to overwatering. It prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic soils. A common mistake is not providing adequate support for it to climb, which can limit its development and flowering.
How to save a dying Chilean glory flower
- Warning signs
- Yellowing/dropping leaves, soft stems, no blooms, general wilting.
- First aid
- Check drainage and watering (ensure moist, not waterlogged soil). Prune damaged stems.
- What kills it
- Prolonged drought or constant waterlogging. Lack of climbing support.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act fast and correct watering, sun exposure, and provide good support.