Stephania erecta: a beginner's guide - Agriculture MonthlyStephania Erecta - How to grow and care for this amazing plant.
The face of gardening has changed.It has become a hub for discovering new plants and reviving old ones.
Plants in the indoors make a big wave, with big-leafed, textured, and variegated aroids taking center stage.A plant that looks like a potato has gained fame around the world.The Stephania erecta is what it is.
Its striking leaves and smooth tuber make it a conversation piece.Stephania erecta Craib is native to Thailand where it is found in thickets or forests with sparse vegetation.The soil in the central and northeastern regions is laterite or reddish in color due to ferric or aluminum oxide deposits.They are gathered by Natives for their therapeutic properties, which include relief of body aches and pains.They can be eaten at the table.
I bought my first Stephania erecta after seeing them being sold in piles with leaves poking from the tubers.I have been growing them ever since and have become one of the favorites in my collection.
I monitored the plant's habit in cultivation after initial research gave me nothing.The tubers are completely buried in the ground.It is not the same as growing it in a garden.
Stephania erecta tubers are the same as potatoes.I have been asked how to make them grow a hundred times.Raising the humidity around the plant is a simple answer.How?A seed dome can be used to sprout multiple tubers at the same time.An alternative is to put the plant in a plastic bag.The plant can be watered with a solution of ANAA.There is a plant growth hormone called ANAA.There are several brands in the market, the one with added vitamins is what I use.
Before putting the plants inside the dome or bags, the medium should be moist.They should grow in a couple of weeks.All plants are not created equal.Some are fast growers.Just like people, but that is not the same.
The Stephania erecta plant was acquired by an attorney.The man was given enough sunlight.
It's important to have a mix like what we use for cactus.My basic medium for my plants is 70% fine pumice and 30% river sand.I adjust it according to the plants needs.
Pick a vessel that is suitable for Stephania erecta.The best choice is clay pots.If there are enough drainage holes, plastic or ceramic pots can be used.
The tuber can be placed on top of the pot or buried in the soil mix.The ANAA solution can be used to water the plant.Place the plant in bright shade until it is established.
The plant can be placed in a sunny location, but never under the heat of the summer.It is irreversible for most caudices to get sunburned.Stephania erecta can be grown indoors if it is near a window or a good source of light.
Plants get enough sun by having short and erect branches with large leaves.The plant should be moved to a sunnier spot if it has long cascading stems and small leaves.
Stephania erecta can exhibit pseudo-dormancy when neglected.It will lose its leaves and roots.It is possible to make the plant bounce back by going back to normal watering and feeding.They come back from dormancy with blooms of male or female yellow flowers.
Spider Mites is the only pest I have encountered so far.They can spread quickly if not caught immediately.A mixture of detergents and water can be sprayed on the plant.
The leaves could be a sign of a problem.The leaves should be removed and examined for pests.
Yellow leaves can fall off due to over watering or underwatering.Underwatering is a much easier problem to fix.
If you don't have room for a huge Philodendron, or you are someone who knows how to kill plants, then look no further.Stephania erecta is the one for you.It is time to bring the trend to your home or garden.
Almost a hundred tubers of Stephania erecta were recently acquired by me.I was given a raised-eyebrow look by my family.They didn't know that I was looking for a variety of Stephania erecta.The one with leaves.I have to have it.The secret is out.People will go crazy hunting with me.
I couldn't find any good information on the internet.It is used in Thai cooking and later at the bottom of the description it stated it was Toxic if eaten.
There was confusion over toxicity due to the fact that the recipient received an entirely different and toxic plant.
The Stephania Suberosa is not toxic from what I have found.
I thought it was a Jicama when someone asked for an ID on the plant bulb, but it turned out to be a Stephania Erecta.I jumped down the rabbit hole to find out what was going on.I'm just curious and frustrated to figure out a definitive answer if it's poisonous or not.
It was interesting and I learned a lot, now I want to grow one.