Cayratia japonica

Japanese Cayratia

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Climbing vine with unique trifoliate leaves, native to East Asia. Fast-growing foliage plant suitable for trellises or ground cover in temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Cayratia
Family Vitaceae
Genus Cayratia
Species Japonica
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; small greenish-white clusters in summer.
Leaf Color Green, sometimes variegated in hybrids
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growing season; reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; direct sun may scorch leaves in summer

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Fertilization

Monthly liquid fertilizer during spring/summer growth phase only

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Pruning

Trim vigorously to control spread and encourage bushiness

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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