Bring elegance to your garden with the Petrea White Flowering Creeper Live Plant, a rare and eye-catching climber that blooms with graceful star-shaped white flowers. Known for its cascading floral display and soft green foliage, this tropical vine is perfect for pergolas, arches, compound walls, and balcony railings.
Also called White Queen’s Wreath or White Sandpaper Vine, Petrea is a low-maintenance ornamental climber that adds a majestic look to any garden setup. Its delicate white bracts resemble wisteria and attract butterflies, making it both aesthetic and eco-friendly. Great for gifting and landscaping!
Type of Plant: Flowering Ornamental Creeper (Petrea volubilis – White variety)
Germination Time: Not applicable (live plant)
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 5–6 hours of full to partial sun
Where to Grow: Garden walls, pots with trellis, fences, balconies
Growing Season: Can be planted year-round in tropical areas
Seed Sowing Depth: Not applicable
Ideal Climate: Tropical to warm temperate
Plant Height: Can grow 10–20 feet (delivered at 1–2 feet)
Organic Fertilizer Requirements: Monthly compost & bone meal
Life Span: Perennial
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20°C to 35°C
Blooming Time: Spring to mid-summer (can re-bloom in warm climates)
Maintenance Required: Low to medium
Watering Frequency: Twice a week or when topsoil is dry
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18×18 inch with sturdy trellis support
What Size Grow Bag is Best For Petrea White Flowering Creeper Live Plant
The Petrea White Creeper Plant performs well in most parts of India year-round, especially in tropical regions. Best planted between February and September to promote vigorous flowering. It blooms most profusely in spring and early summer, especially with regular pruning and feeding.
Select a large pot or grow bag (18-inch or more) with a strong trellis or wall support. Use well-draining soil enriched with compost and cocopeat. Position the plant in a spot receiving bright indirect sunlight or filtered light. Water when the top 1 inch of soil dries out. Feed every 30 days with organic flowering fertilizer.
Not applicable – this is a live flowering plant.
Sunlight: Best with partial to full sun exposure.
Soil: Sandy loam or garden soil with compost.
Fertilization: Use phosphorus-rich organic fertilizers during blooming.
Pruning: Prune after flowering to shape and promote new branches.
Support & Spacing: Train on a wall, trellis, or arch; needs space to climb.
Pest Control: Generally pest-free; use neem oil for mealybugs.
Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering; use well-drained pots.
Mulching: Use leaf mulch to retain moisture.
Harvesting: Not a fruiting plant, but flowers can be cut for décor.
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.
The Petrea White Creeper Plant is famous for its long-lasting white floral chains that drape gracefully over supports. Each bloom resembles a star, with delicate white bracts staying on the plant long after the flower fades, giving the illusion of continuous bloom. It is drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, and ideal for vertical landscaping. Highly sought after in tropical gardens for its regal appearance and easy nature.
Decorative flowering climber for trellises and arches
Enhances vertical space in gardens and balconies
Fragrant, butterfly-attracting white blooms
Great for home gardens, landscape borders, and villas
Low maintenance & long flowering season
Avoid placing the plant in deep shade, as it may reduce flowering. Overwatering is the most common issue—ensure drainage holes in the pot. Avoid using chemical fertilizers; organic options help maintain flower quality. Protect from heavy winds during early growth by tying the stem gently.
No Flowers: Caused by low sunlight or poor feeding – ensure 5–6 hrs of sun and feed monthly.
Leaf Yellowing: Overwatering or waterlogging – reduce watering, improve drainage.
Slow Growth: Insufficient soil nutrients – repot or add compost monthly.
Pest Attack (Rare): Use diluted neem oil spray if any white insects appear.
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Q1. Is this the white flowering version of Petrea?
Yes. This is the rare white variant of Petrea volubilis, known for its snowy cascading blooms.
Q2. Can it grow in pots or balconies?
Yes. It grows well in large pots with proper trellis or railing support.
Q3. When will it start blooming?
Usually within 6–8 months after planting under ideal sunlight and fertilizer care.
Q4. Does it require a lot of maintenance?
No. It’s low maintenance once established and quite drought tolerant.
Q5. Are the flowers fragrant?
Yes. They emit a mild pleasant fragrance and attract butterflies and bees.
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