Curtain creeper, Vernonia creeper, Parda bel – Plant

Planting And Care

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Light Requirement

• At least 3-6 hours of preferably morning sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural indirect bright light for the rest of the day.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing curtain creeper plant.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
• As rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
• Do not over-water the plant.
• Apply water preferably in morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
• During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable growing condition.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
• Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

Donts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.
  

  Curtain Creeper Care

  Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Key requirements to keep plant healthy: