Rangoon creeper (Quisqualis indica )
The Rangoon Creeper, also known as Madhumalti, is a vigorous, fast-growing vine that changes color and can reach a height of approximately 20 feet in tropical regions. It spreads quickly using root suckers and requires support for climbing. This Creeper blooms attractively during the summer when the garden lacks flowers.
Madhumalti is a flowering vine native to India, the Philippines, and Malaysia with beautiful flowers that start with a light white scent and then transition from pink to red and finally to a dark maroon color. It blooms abundantly throughout the summer and can be grown on a fence or in a pot with ease.
This vine displays more than 3 colors in its flowers, with two types of blossoms – single-color and two-color flowers.
Classification Madhumalti
Botanical Name Quisqualis indica
Common Name Rangoon Creeper, Madhumalti
Plant Type Flowering vine
Sun Full sun
Family Combretaceae
Origin Tropical Asia, New Guinea
Size 5-feet-12 feet
Color white to pink to red
Growth Fast
Popular name Quisqualis indica
It is known by different names in different places, such as Burma Creeper, Chinese Honeysuckle, Rangoon Creeper, Madhumalti, Akar Dani, Drunken Sailor, Irangan Malli, and Udani.
Rangoon creepers care
- Rangoon creepers are hardy plants that thrive in various soil types, as long as the soil is well-drained and the pH level is adaptable.
- During the dry season, regular watering is essential, and in the winter, reduce the amount of water.
- Protect the plant from the afternoon heat, and place the containers in the shed.
- Feed the plant organic compost while fertilizing it with garden soil every 6 months.
- keep an eye out for parasites and promptly remove them, and avoid using nitrogen fertilizers as they only promote plant growth, not flower production.
- When supporting the Madhumalti plant, consider shaping it as desired, bearing in mind that it does not climb without support.
- Be cautious when handling Rangoon creepers due to their sharp edges, and keep in mind that they may require regular sorting due to their aggressive nature.
- Be aware that the scale and caterpillar Quisqualis Indica can damage the plant at times.
How to propagate Madhumalti
- You can propagate a new Madhumalti plant by selecting a mature green cutting that is at least 2 to 3 inches long, as illustrated in the image.
- Cut the leaves of the Rangoon creeper plant in half to save space due to their tall size. You can use seeding trays for propagation. Bury 1 inch of the stem into the soil.
- Put the polythene bag or seeding tray in partial shade.
- You can anticipate roots and leaves to develop within a month. Once you see these, transfer the plant to a garden or pot after a few days.
Medicinal use Rangoon creeper
- Use Madhumalti leaves to relieve migraines.
- Fruit decoction by gargling against a toothache.
- Leaves are used when the pain comes to the fever.
- Use this plant medicine cuff like this.
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