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Rangoon Creeper (Combretum indicum)

Rangoon Creeper (Combretum indicum) is a vigorous vine with fragrant, color-changing flowers that bloom in clusters, attracting pollinators.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine, Creeper

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-10 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in tropical climates, may be semi-deciduous in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Kleinia quadricolor Crantz
Mekistus sinensis Lour. ex Gomes Mach.
Quisqualis ebracteata P.Beauv.
Quisqualis glabra Burm.f.
Quisqualis grandiflora Miq.
Quisqualis indica L.
Quisqualis longiflora C.Presl
Quisqualis loureiroi G.Don
Quisqualis obovata Schumach. & Thonn.
Quisqualis pubescens Burm.f.
Quisqualis sinensis Lindl.
Quisqualis spinosa Blanco
Quisqualis villosa Roxb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyCombretaceae
  • genusCombretum
  • speciesCombretum indicum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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