Teddy Bear Vine (Cyanotis kewensis)
Teddy Bear Vine Plant Features
Teddy bear vine is a unique houseplant that has spreading or trailing stems decorated with unusual tear-drop-shaped fuzzy chocolate-brown leaves. The soft texture of its foliage gives rise to its common name, teddy bear vine. Because of the plant's growth shape, it's best to grow teddy bear vine in hanging baskets in front of a bright window (or under fluorescent lights), or on a flat surface, such as a tabletop where the stems can grow horizontally. Because it's relatively slow growing, you don't need to worry about this trailing houseplant getting out of bounds.
Teddy Bear Vine Growing Instructions
Grow teddy bear vine in a medium or bright spot. In most areas, it can take some direct sun on the leaves through a window, but this is best in the morning rather than the afternoon hours as too much sunlight can burn the foliage. Like most houseplants, you can grow teddy bear vine well under plant lights, as well as regular fluorescent lights, making it a good choice for offices.Water teddy bear vine when the top inch or so of the potting mix is dry. If you're unsure about watering teddy bear vine, it's best to let it stay consistently a little too dry than a little too wet.
If you wish to fertilize your teddy bear vine, you can do so to encourage it to grow faster. The best time to feed this houseplant is typically in the spring and summer months. If you fertilize, use a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer and be sure to follow the directions on the product packaging.
Teddy bear vine typically does not require much pruning, though you can give it a trim anytime stems get too long for your liking.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Indoors: High light
Indoors: Medium light
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Colors
Green
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Special Features
Purifies the air
Complement your Teddy Bear Vine
Inch PlantInch plant, a close relative of teddy bear vine, has a similar plant shape, so the two can be grown together for an interesting effect in hanging baskets.