Vernonia Elaeagnifolia Curtain Creeper Plant

SKU: MYBG-FOLI-CLCR-VEEL

Pot size: 4"
Price:
Sale priceRs.275.00

Delivery time: 3-4 working days

White

Flower Color

Non Fragrant

Fragrance

Summer

Flowering Season

Hanging

Use

Low

Maintenance

Medium

Size

Yes

With Pots

Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun

Sunlight Requirement

Twice A Week

Water Requirement

Balcony,Hanging

Use

Vernonia

Genus

Product Description

Vernonia Elaeagnifolia is commonly known as curtain creeper and is a climber. This is a curious member of the Sunflower family. It is a creeper which finds it difficult to climb without support. So, the slender stems climb up and then fall down beautifully over a wall or railing

Vernonia Elaeagnifolia

Family

Asteraceae

Origin

India & Burma

Description

Vernonia Elaeagnifolia is commonly known as curtain creeper and is a climber. This is a curious member of the Sunflower family. It is a creeper which finds it difficult to climb without support. So, the slender stems climb up and then fall down beautifully over a wall or railing. The tender stems, all hanging down form a curtain, hence the name curtain creeper. Basically, it is a foliage plant, grown primarily for its habit of forming a green curtain.

The species name elaeagnifolia means, having foliage resembling Elaeagnus, pure olive. Dirty white flowers appear in bunches. As is the case with all members of the daisy family, these 'flowers' are actually made up of many small florets. Unlike the classic daisy which has two different kinds of florets, the outer ray florets or 'petals', and the central disc florets, members of the genus Vernonia have only one type of floret. This creeper is easy to grow and is commonly seen hanging over walls in cities

Environment

Vernonia Elaeagnifolia prefers full sun and little watering. The plant is somewhat drought tolerant. Stem cutting is suitable propagation method for it.

Landscape Uses

This creeper has slender stems that hang down over the wall or building, forming a green curtain. It is a very useful and popular climber for screening.

Flowering plants need access to bright sunlight to remain healthy and blooming. An easy facing balcony is the best place for the plants in Indian conditions. Try keeping them in bright sunlight but also where they get a little cover from the harsh afternoon sun. Some plants which are a little tender tend to burn due to the same.

Plants with thin leaves need daily watering and ones with thick leaves need watering 3-4 times a week. This will also depend on the season. Generally during the blooming period, plants love a lot of water. Try keeping the soil moist. During winters it is better to cut back on watering.

Keep the plants in a well drained soil with a drainage hole at the bottom. This will help to avoid over watering. Take care as to not leave stagnant water on top of the soil. Fertilise the plant once in 2-3 weeks during its blooming period. Do not fertilise it in winters.

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