Elephant Creeper, Vidhara, Samudrasokha

Description for Elephant Creeper, Vidhara, Samudrasokha
Plant height: 19 – 29 inches
Plant spread: 4 – 6 inches
Elephant Creeper is a giant climber which grows up to a height of 8-9 meters. It is one of the native vines of India and is well known all across the land. The creeper has big broad leaves that look like the ears of an elephant. Thus, it is named as the elephant creeper.
Common name(s): wooly morning glory, Hawaiian baby woodrose, silky elephant glory, samudra bel.
Flower colours: rose to purple in color.
Bloom time: July-December, March-April.
Max reachable height: 0.5 to 3ft.
Difficulty to grow: easy to grow
Planting and care
The deep planting encourages the developing stem to send out roots to help stabilize the plant and perhaps eliminate the need for staking. Also, deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when temperatures soar.

Sunlight: Partial Shade
Soil: well-drained soil
Water: Medium
Temperature: 36F
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Caring for Elephant Creeper
Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after flowering. Keep moist in winter.
Typical uses of Elephant Creeper
Special features: The vine holds constituents like– calcium and potassium, phosphates, tannins and various other minerals. The plant may also hold psychoactive properties.
Culinary use: The leaves are used to season meat and other foods in Caribbean, Latin American and Asian cuisines. It is often added to chutneys, a sauce containing fruits or vegetables that is eaten with other dishes.
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
Medicinal use: It can beat many nervous related disorders like – anxiety and rheumatism. It can also boost your intellect.
It works as a beautiful emollient, astringent, and healer.
It promotes the flow of your urine and keeps you urine system efficient.
The plant also possesses effective digestive properties.