Jacquemontia caerulea
Blue flowering vine
Habit
Perennial climber
Height
2–5 m
Growth
Vining
Soil
Well-drained soil
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Americas
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–30
Humidity (%)
40–60
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5–7
Health Benefits
Ornamental climber
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize monthly
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, aphids, whiteflies and spider mites
yellowing or wilting leaves, stunted growth, soft or decaying roots, brown or black leaf spots, white powdery coating on foliage, leaf curling, sticky honeydew and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and full sun, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use sulfur or baking-soda spray for powdery mildew
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with myclobutanil or propiconazole for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.