Eccremocarpus scaber

Chilean Glory Flower

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Common Name:

Chilean Glory Flower

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

455 cm

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Description

Eccremocarpus scaber is a species in the genus Eccremocarpus. Chilean glory flowers are beautiful, tender climbing perennials that will brighten up a wall, pergola, or arch in warm areas. Plants need full sun and fertile, well-draining soil to thrive. In less hardy areas, it is best to raise plants indoors or outdoors as annuals.

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Blooming

Blooms colorful tubular flowers from late spring to fall.

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Growth

Does best in full sun, or full light. In warmer areas, train Eccremocarpus over an arch, pergola, house wall, or large shrub. Grow Chilean glory flower as an annual in less hardy areas, or raise in a cool greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50°F (5-10°C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36°F (2°C).

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Planting

Propagate from the seed in late winter or early spring, or from root tip cuttings in spring or summer with bottom heat.

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Pest

Eccremocarpus is susceptible to spider mites and whiteflies under glass.

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Interesting facts

There are 5 known species of Eccremocarpus, native to Chile and Peru.

Chilean Glory Flower (Eccremocarpus scaber) - Soil and irrigation

Grow Chilean glory flower in fertile, well-drained soil. Water liberally during the growing season, less in winter. Well-drained, soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants.