Coral Vine
Antigonon leptopus

Coral Vine Plant

Antigonon leptopus, or Coral Vine, is a fast-growing vine reaching 10-40 ft tall, hardy, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, medium moisture, not edible, and no medicinal properties.

Picture illustrating Coral Vine plant

Habit

Tree

Height

8-12 m (vine)

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well Drained

Shade

Partial shade or full sun

Moisture

Moderate to high

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

 Mexico

Climatic Condition

 Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

 20-30°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

 Sandy loam

Fertilizers

 Organic fertilizer

Watering

 Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established

Plant Weight 

3-5 kg

    Flowering Time

     Summer to Fall

    Soil Ph level

     6.5 - 7.5

    Water Ph level

    6.5 - 7.5

    Soil EC

    1.2

      Yield Per Plant 

       Primarily ornamental; not typically harvested for yield

      NPK ratio 

         10:10:10

      life Span

       Perennial

      Health Benefits

      Attracts pollinators; used in traditional medicine.

          Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

          50% loam, 25% sand, 25% compost

          Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

          Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

          Common Diseases and Remedies

          Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Blight, Root Rot

          White powder on leaves, dark spots, red lesions, leaf blight, root decay

          Neem oil spray, sulfur-based treatment, prune infected areas, compost tea, garlic-based spray
          In-Organic Remedies

          Copper-based fungicides, mancozeb

                            HEALTH BENEFITS

          • Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant: Contains flavonoids that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

          • Anti-diabetic: May help regulate blood sugar levels.

          • Antimicrobial: Has properties that combat bacterial and fungal infections.

          • Traditional Uses: Used in folk medicine for sore throats, coughs, and wounds.

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