Indian Chocolate Vine Plant
Indian Chocolate Vine is a fast-growing, hardy vine thriving in well-drained soil, producing edible fruits but with no significant medicinal uses.
Habit
Vine
Height
5 to 6 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Medium
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
China, Japan
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
10°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 75%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% peat, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize in spring with balanced organic fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew Root Rot Leaf Spot Rust Scale Insects
White powdery spots on leaves Yellowing, wilting leaves Brown or black spots on leaves Yellow or orange pustules on leaves Yellowing, stunted growth
Neem oil, sulfur spray Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune infected leaves, neem oil Remove infected leaves, neem oil Horticultural oils, neem oil
Myclobutanil-based fungicides Fungicides containing metalaxyl Copper-based fungicides Fungicides with sulfur or copper Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid