Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogged roots.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, as this vine prefers consistently moist but not saturated soil conditions.
Loroco (Echites panduratus) is a vining plant native to Central America, celebrated for its edible flowers used in cuisine.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-25°C; avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
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 feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogged roots.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, as this vine prefers consistently moist but not saturated soil conditions.
Prune to maintain shape, encourage bushier growth, and remove dead or diseased stems. Pinch back young shoots to promote branching.
Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to revitalize the plant.
Propagate by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Use a rooting hormone and plant in moist, well-draining potting mix.
Keep cuttings in a warm, humid environment until roots develop, which typically takes several weeks.
Repot young plants annually, and mature plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger with adequate drainage holes. Use a well-draining potting mix amended with organic matter.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Loroco (Echites panduratus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Echites |
| Species | Echites panduratus |
Similar in genus Echites
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