Purple Bell Vine Plant Care
Rhodochiton volubile Zucc.
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Rhodochiton atrosanguineus is a herbaceous perennial vine native to Mexico. It has been cultivated as an ornamental plant since at least 1836.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Purple Bell Vine?
Water Purple Bell Vine every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Purple Bell Vine Native To?
What Is the Purple Bell Vine?
Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton volubile) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Rhodochiton genus. Purple Bell Vine is native to Mexico. Purple Bell Vine is also known as Black-Eyed Susan Vine.
Purple Bell Vine displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Purple Bell Vine produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple and pink.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Purple Bell Vine?
Rhodochiton volubile 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 Purple Bell Vine Need?
Purple Bell Vine thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Purple Bell Vine in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Purple Bell Vine Prefer?
Rhodochiton volubile grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Purple Bell Vine prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Purple Bell Vine?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Purple Bell Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Purple Bell Vine?
Feed Purple Bell Vine 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 Purple Bell Vine?
Repot annually 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 Purple Bell Vine?
Purple Bell Vine can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to black-flowered chilean bellflower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Purple Bell Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Purple Bell 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 Purple Bell Vine?
Purple Bell Vine is susceptible to aphids, 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 Purple Bell Vine Need?
Purple Bell Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Purple Bell Vine is native to Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Purple Bell Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Purple Bell 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 Rhodochiton genus — compare its care with other Rhodochiton species on PlantoScan.
Rhodochiton is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Purple Bell Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rhodochiton volubile Zucc., family Plantaginaceae (first published in Verh. Vereins Beford. Gartenbaues Konigl. Preuss. Staaten 10: 154. 1834 , as volubile) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Purple Bell 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 13a, 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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