Threeleaf Cayratia Plant Care
Cayratia trifolia Domin
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Causonis trifolia commonly known as bush grape, fox-grape, three-leaved wild vine or threeleaf cayratia is a species of plant native to regions from India, through Southeast Asia to Australia and the western Pacific Ocean. It is a vine with a stem diameter up to 7 cm (2.8 in), trifoliate leaves and blackish berries.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Threeleaf Cayratia?
Threeleaf Cayratia grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Threeleaf Cayratia Native To?
What Is the Threeleaf Cayratia?
Threeleaf Cayratia (Cayratia trifolia) belongs to the Vitaceae family within the Cayratia genus. Threeleaf Cayratia is native to regions from India, through Southeast Asia to Australia and the western Pacific Ocean. Threeleaf Cayratia is also known as Three-leaved Cayratia.
Threeleaf Cayratia displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Threeleaf Cayratia produces small clusters of greenish-white flowers.
What Light Does the Threeleaf Cayratia Need?
Threeleaf Cayratia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Threeleaf Cayratia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Threeleaf Cayratia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Threeleaf Cayratia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Threeleaf Cayratia?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Threeleaf Cayratia?
Threeleaf Cayratia can be propagated through softwood cuttings, layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cayratia acris plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Threeleaf Cayratia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Threeleaf Cayratia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Threeleaf Cayratia?
Threeleaf Cayratia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Threeleaf Cayratia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cayratia genus — compare its care with other Cayratia species on PlantoScan.
Cayratia is part of the Vitaceae plant family — browse all Vitaceae genera and species.
Threeleaf Cayratia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cayratia trifolia Domin, family Vitaceae (first published in Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 370 (1927)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Threeleaf Cayratia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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