Hodgsonia is a small genus of fruit-bearing vines in the family Cucurbitaceae.
The Kadam-seed plant is well resistant to disease and is usually not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, this species is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be trimmed after they finish blooming. The Kadam-seed plant is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Hodgsonia Macrocarpa.
Light
The kadam-seed plant flourishes in regions where sunlight is plentiful, allowing it to fully harness solar power all day long. This necessity arises from its native habitat where daylight is ample. Too much or too little sunlight can negatively impact the kadam-seed plant's wellbeing and development.
Water
The Kadam-seed plant thrives in humid tropical rainforest environments and is known for its drought tolerance due to its balanced water management. It should be watered approximately every three weeks. As an evergreen, the Kadam-seed plant maintains its leaves throughout the year, which helps it conserve moisture during dry periods.
Temperature
The Kadam-seed plant hails from regions with a tropical climate, characterized by warmth and moisture. Consequently, it's well-suited to hot and humid conditions. It dislikes abrupt fluctuations in temperature and thrives in a consistently temperate environment, hence the need to steer clear of varied indoor temperature changes. Generally, this plant struggles with cold weather and necessitates elevated temperatures for its development. A severe drop in the surrounding temperature could halt its growth or potentially be fatal.
Fertilizer
To achieve maximum growth, a Kadam-seed plant necessitates three applications of fertilizer: prior to planting, one month post seedling emergence, and a concluding application approximately 1 to 1.5 months following the second one. Certain varieties of Kadam-seed plant find extra fertilizer during the planting process advantageous for accelerated growth.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hodgsonia
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 29.87 m
- Mature Spread
- 4.88 m to 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand