Cup-and-saucer vine
NameCup-and-saucer vine
Species NameCobaea scandens
Common NameCup-and-saucer vine
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot visible
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresslender stem, green stem
Foliage Typecompound leaves
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive large, bell-shaped flowers with a prominent green calyx resembling a cup and saucer.
Description
This specimen features vibrant purple and green bell-shaped flowers, characteristic of the Cup-and-saucer vine. The prominent purple corolla emerges from a large, light green calyx, giving it its distinctive appearance. It is a vigorous climbing plant, shown here in bloom.
