Indian Kudzu Plant Care
Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) DC.
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Pueraria tuberosa, commonly known as kudzu, Indian kudzu, or Nepalese kudzu, Vidarikand, Sanskrit: Bhukushmandi (भूकुशमंडी) is a climber with woody tuberculated stem. It is a climbing, coiling and trailing vine with large tuberous roots.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Indian Kudzu?
Water Indian Kudzu every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Indian Kudzu?
Indian Kudzu (Pueraria tuberosa) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Pueraria genus. Indian Kudzu is also known as Indian Arrowroot.
Indian Kudzu displays a vigorous climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Indian Kudzu produces showy clusters of purple pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Indian Kudzu?
Pueraria tuberosa requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Indian Kudzu Need?
Indian Kudzu thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Indian Kudzu Prefer?
Pueraria tuberosa grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Indian Kudzu prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Indian Kudzu?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Indian Kudzu to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Indian Kudzu?
Feed Indian Kudzu every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Indian Kudzu?
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 Indian Kudzu?
Indian Kudzu can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to kwao krua plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Indian Kudzu Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Indian Kudzu, 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 Indian Kudzu?
Indian Kudzu is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Indian Kudzu Need?
Indian Kudzu grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Indian Kudzu as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Indian Kudzu 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 Pueraria genus — compare its care with other Pueraria species on PlantoScan.
Pueraria is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Indian Kudzu thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pueraria tuberosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) DC., family Fabaceae (first published in Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 4: 97 (1825)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Indian Kudzu, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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