Clematis hedysarifolia Plant Care

Clematis hedysarifolia DC.

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Clematis hedysarifolia is a liana, endemic to peninsular India, belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It was described by Augustin Pyramus de Candolle and published in Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale 1: 148, in 1817.

🌼Perennials🍃Climbers & Vines
Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to part shade

Temp

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Clematis hedysarifolia?

Water Clematis hedysarifolia every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.

Where Is the Clematis hedysarifolia Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Clematis hedysarifolia?

Clematis hedysarifolia (Clematis hedysarifolia) belongs to the Ranunculaceae family within the Clematis genus. Clematis hedysarifolia is native to peninsular India, belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).

Clematis hedysarifolia displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Clematis hedysarifolia produces large, showy flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Clematis hedysarifolia?

Clematis hedysarifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–10 days

Let soil partially dry between waterings

What Light Does the Clematis hedysarifolia Need?

Clematis hedysarifolia thrives in full sun to part shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to part shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Clematis hedysarifolia Prefer?

Clematis hedysarifolia grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Clematis hedysarifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Clematis hedysarifolia?

Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Clematis hedysarifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Clematis hedysarifolia?

Feed Clematis hedysarifolia every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

Fertilizing

Every 4 months

During the growing season

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How Do You Repot a Clematis hedysarifolia?

Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

How Do You Propagate a Clematis hedysarifolia?

Clematis hedysarifolia can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to italian clematis plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Clematis hedysarifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?

Toxic (caution)

Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Clematis hedysarifolia?

Clematis hedysarifolia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Clematis hedysarifolia Need?

Clematis hedysarifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Clematis hedysarifolia is native to peninsular India, belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). In cooler regions, grow Clematis hedysarifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Clematis hedysarifolia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Clematis genus — compare its care with other Clematis species on PlantoScan.

Clematis is part of the Ranunculaceae plant family — browse all Ranunculaceae genera and species.

Clematis hedysarifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

More Clematis Species

Other Clematis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Clematis hedysarifolia DC., family Ranunculaceae (first published in Syst. Nat. 1: 148 (1817)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Clematis hedysarifolia is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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