Description
| Common Name | Veld grape, devils backbone, adamant creeper, asthisamharaka, hadjod and Pirandai. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 8 to 10 cm |
| Flower Colour | Greenish |
| Bloom Time | May-June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Maintain moderate soil moisture and fertilize lightly.
the plant will die with the first frost.
Cissus Quadrangularis care
Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
| Sunlight | At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plants to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day. |
| Watering | Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in the winter and rainy season. |
| Soil | The soil should be well-drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plants.
Grow well in the pH range of 5.5 to 7.5 |
| Temperature | 110 degrees C. |
| Fertilizer | During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
Cissus Quadrangularis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for the ornamental purpose as a specimen plant
Medicinal Use:
- It is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in Thailand and is also used in traditional African and Ayurvedic medicine
- All parts of the plant are used for medicine
- Cissus quadrangularis is used for obesity, diabetes, a cluster of heart disease risk factors called metabolic syndrome, and high cholesterol
- Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts
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