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Red Creeper Plant Care
Ventilago denticulata Willd.
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Ventilago denticulata is a unique plant known for its small, toothed leaves that are dark green in color. It is a popular choice among plant enthusiasts for its distinctive appearance and interesting growth habit.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Red Creeper?
Water Red Creeper every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Red Creeper?
Red Creeper (Ventilago denticulata) belongs to the Rhamnaceae family within the Ventilago genus. Red Creeper is native to India, Sri Lankaheight: 6.5width: 4.2fertilizer: 1wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 14humidityMin: 50humidityMax: 70temperatureMin: 65temperatureMax: 80leafSize: 3. Red Creeper is also known as Kavala.
Red Creeper displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Red Creeper produces small clusters of inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Red Creeper?
Ventilago denticulata requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Red Creeper Need?
Red Creeper thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Red Creeper Prefer?
Ventilago denticulata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Red Creeper prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Red Creeper?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Red Creeper to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Red Creeper?
Feed Red Creeper every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Red Creeper?
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 Red Creeper?
Red Creeper can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to ventilago ecorollata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Red Creeper Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Red Creeper, 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 Red Creeper?
Red Creeper is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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 Red Creeper Need?
Red Creeper grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Red Creeper is native to India, Sri Lankaheight: 6.5width: 4.2fertilizer: 1wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 14humidityMin: 50humidityMax: 70temperatureMin: 65temperatureMax: 80leafSize: 3. In cooler regions, grow Red Creeper as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Red Creeper 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 Ventilago genus — compare its care with other Ventilago species on PlantoScan.
Ventilago is part of the Rhamnaceae plant family — browse all Rhamnaceae genera and species.
Red Creeper thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ventilago denticulata Willd., family Rhamnaceae (first published in Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 417 (1801)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Red Creeper, 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.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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