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Cryptolepis sanguinolenta - Plant

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Description

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is a climbing shrub producing thin stems up to 8 metres long that scramble over the ground and twine into other plants for support.

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1 Cryptolepis sanguinolenta - Plant
2 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. An extract from the root is traditionally used in West Africa to treat malaria. The alkaloid cryptolepine is a potent antimalarial.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Wax Leaved Climber, Indian sarsaparilla
Maximum Reachable Height 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Flower Colour Deep blue
Bloom Time July to September
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

Tolerates some drought. Intolerant of wet, poorly-drained soils. Roots are winter hardy to USDA Zone 5, but top growth is only reliably winter hardy to USDA Zone 7. Thus, stems will often die to the ground in the cold winters of Zones 5 and 6, with roots surviving to push up new stems in spring.

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta care

Dark Knight features a profuse, shrub-covering bloom of fragrant, deep bluish-purple flowers in terminal and axillary clusters (cymes) from late summer into fall. Ovate to lance-shaped, dull green leaves (to 1.5 long) are silvery below. May be found sold under that name Black Knight .

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Medium
Soil well-drained soil
Temperature 38.24C
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta special feature

Perennial borde Shrub borde Very effective in large groups or massed. Also effective as a low hedge. Valued for its late summer to fall flowers when few other shrubs are in bloom.

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta uses

Ornamental Use:

  • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Cryptolepis sanguinolenta ?

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is commonly known as Wax Leaved Climber, Indian sarsaparilla

How tall do Cryptolepis sanguinolenta grow?

On average Cryptolepis sanguinolenta grows
1.50 to
2.00 feet

What color are Cryptolepis sanguinolenta ?

A Cryptolepis sanguinolenta plant bears flowers of color Deep blue

When Cryptolepis sanguinolenta blooms?

With enough light, Cryptolepis sanguinolenta may produce Deep blue flowers in July to September

How hard is Cryptolepis sanguinolenta to grow?

A Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Cryptolepis sanguinolenta need?

A Cryptolepis sanguinolenta prefers Full sun

How much water does a Cryptolepis sanguinolenta need?

A Cryptolepis sanguinolenta prefers watering Medium

What kind of soil does a Cryptolepis sanguinolenta need?

A Cryptolepis sanguinolenta prefers well-drained soil

What temperature does a Cryptolepis sanguinolenta like?

A Cryptolepis sanguinolenta prefers 3
8.24C

How often should I fertilize my Cryptolepis sanguinolenta ?

To encourage Cryptolepis sanguinolenta growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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Plants arrived blooming and looking healthy.

Plants arrived blooming and looking healthy. It looks beautiful placed in house entrance.

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I have been growing exotic plants for 50 years

I have been growing exotic plants for 50 years

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