Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Jackalplant (Cryptolepis decidua) is a scrambling shrub with medicinal uses, producing small white flowers and red fruits. It is found in arid regions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct, intense sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Light
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
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Toxic if ingested
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant winter months.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken during the spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, bright location until roots develop.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring before new growth starts.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Jackalplant (Cryptolepis decidua)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Cryptolepis |
| Species | Cryptolepis decidua |
Similar in genus Cryptolepis
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