Tindora Plant
Tindora, is a climbing plant that typically grows to a height of 3-5 feet and grows quickly in well-drained, fertile soil. Tindora thrives in full sun and requires moderate to high moisture. It is edible and used in various culinary dishes, though it does not have notable medicinal properties.
Habit
Climbing
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate to high
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer 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
15 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
High in Nutrients, Medicinal
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Leaf Spot , Spider Mites
White, powdery fungal growth on leaves and stems, Yellow spots on leaves, grayish mold on undersides, Curling and distortion of leaves, sticky residue, Dark, sunken lesions on leaves, Fine webbing on leaves, speckled or stippled appearance
Improve air circulation, remove affected leaves, use neem oil or a baking soda solution, avoid overhead watering, use compost tea, Use insecticidal soap, introduce natural predators like ladybugs, use a solution of water and cinnamon, apply compost tea, Increase humidity, use insecticidal soap, introduce predatory mites.
Use sulfur-based fungicides, Apply systemic fungicides like metalaxyl, Use systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Apply copper-based fungicides, Use miticides like abamectin.