Pink Trumpet Vine Plant Care
Podranea ricasoliana Sprague
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Podranea ricasoliana, called the pink trumpet vine, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Podranea, native to South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pink Trumpet Vine?
Water Pink Trumpet Vine every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pink Trumpet Vine Native To?
What Is the Pink Trumpet Vine?
Pink Trumpet Vine (Podranea ricasoliana) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family within the Podranea genus. Pink Trumpet Vine is native to South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Pink Trumpet Vine is also known as Zimbabwe Creeper, Port St. Johns Creeper.
Pink Trumpet Vine displays a vigorous climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Pink Trumpet Vine produces tubular pink flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pink Trumpet Vine?
Podranea ricasoliana 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 Pink Trumpet Vine Need?
Pink Trumpet Vine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pink Trumpet Vine Prefer?
Podranea ricasoliana grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Pink Trumpet Vine prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pink Trumpet Vine?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Pink Trumpet Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pink Trumpet Vine?
Feed Pink Trumpet Vine every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Pink Trumpet Vine?
Repot every 2-3 years in 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 Pink Trumpet Vine?
Pink Trumpet Vine can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering.
Is the Pink Trumpet Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pink Trumpet Vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
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 Pink Trumpet Vine?
Pink Trumpet Vine is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. 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 Pink Trumpet Vine Need?
Pink Trumpet Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Pink Trumpet Vine is native to South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. In cooler regions, grow Pink Trumpet Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pink Trumpet Vine 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 Podranea genus — compare its care with other Podranea species on PlantoScan.
Podranea is part of the Bignoniaceae plant family — browse all Bignoniaceae genera and species.
Pink Trumpet Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Podranea ricasoliana Sprague, family Bignoniaceae (first published in Fl. Cap. 4(2): 450 (1904)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pink Trumpet Vine, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. 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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