Dolichandra unguis-cati
Fast-growing vine with yellow trumpet flowers
Habit
Perennial climber
Height
6–9 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–35
Humidity (%)
50–80%
Potting media
Soil
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
—
Flowering Time
Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.5–7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
Flowers
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
15–20 yrs
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
100% soil
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, fungal blight, aphids, whiteflies and spider mites
yellowing or wilting leaves, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, white powdery growth on foliage, leaf drop, sticky honeydew, sooty mold and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, prune and destroy infected growth, improve air circulation and sunlight, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur spray or baking-soda solution for powdery mildew
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.