Excoecaria cochinchinensis

Blind Man's Creeper

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A coastal mangrove species known for its toxic milky sap and tolerance to saline conditions. Features glossy leaves, often with white variegation. Can grow in boggy or wetland environments.
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Plant Details

Common Name Blind Man's Creeper
Family Euphorbiaceae
Genus Excoecaria
Species Cochinchinensis
Origin Southeast Asia / Australia
Blooming Small inconspicuous flowers in summer, dioecious
Leaf Color Dark green with white variegation
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist soil or boggy substrate; tolerates saline conditions well

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Watering

Keep soil constantly wet or shallowly submerged; high water demand

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and variegation

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Fertilization

Monthly feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Prune for shape, always wear protective gloves due to toxic irritant sap

Pest Control Aphid 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
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
50% – 90%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
800 – 3000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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