Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

Tinospora cordifolia is a deciduous climbing vine native to India, known for its medicinal properties and heart-shaped leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and compost is ideal. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.

Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and compost is ideal. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-10 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

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Flowering & Fruiting Cycles

Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.

Northern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · MayPeak fruit · Jul

FloweringFruiting

Southern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · AugPeak fruit · Sep

FloweringFruiting

Synonyms

Cocculus convolvulaceus DC.

Menispermum cordifolium Willd.

Tinospora fosbergii Kundu

Tinospora mahajanii Shakun Mishra, Khristi & Solanki

Taxonomy

kingdomPlantae
divisionTracheophyta
classMagnoliopsida
orderRanunculales
familyMenispermaceae
genusTinospora
speciesTinospora cordifolia

Toxicity

Toxic for humans

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Toxic for pets

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Edible

Additional Care Tips

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage.

Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Light pruning can be done anytime, with heavier pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown, but cuttings generally provide faster and more reliable results.

Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, only when root-bound, into a slightly larger container.

FAQs

What is Guduchi used for?

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its purported immune-boosting and detoxifying properties.

How do I care for Tinospora cordifolia?

Provide full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and moderate watering. It is a vigorous vine that benefits from support and occasional pruning.

Is Tinospora cordifolia poisonous?

Tinospora cordifolia is not considered poisonous to pets or humans. It is widely used in traditional medicine.

What is the growth rate of Guduchi?

Guduchi has a moderate growth rate, establishing well in its first year and becoming quite vigorous in subsequent years.

Can Tinospora cordifolia be grown indoors?

While it can be grown indoors, it thrives best outdoors in warm climates where it can receive ample sunlight and space to climb.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.

Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. A mix of loam, sand, and compost is ideal. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer.

Additional Care Tips

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage.

Prune to maintain shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Light pruning can be done anytime, with heavier pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown, but cuttings generally provide faster and more reliable results.

Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, only when root-bound, into a slightly larger container.

FAQs