Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira)
Velvetleaf (Cissampelos pareira) is a vigorous climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and small flowers, often grown for its medicinal properties and as a groundcover.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix is essential. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well. Avoid heavy, compacted soils.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Can tolerate partial shade; avoid intense direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Well-draining potting mix is essential. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well. Avoid heavy, compacted soils.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Ideal range is 18-25°C; protect from frost.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed during the growing season.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Vine
Plant Category
Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot, Hanging
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-5 m
Spread
3-5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler regions
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
0.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRanunculales
- familyMenispermaceae
- genusCissampelos
- speciesCissampelos pareira
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Generally considered non-toxic to pets and humans, but ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.