Tiliacora triandra Plant Care
Tiliacora triandra (Colebr.) Diels
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Tiliacora triandra is a species of flowering plant native to mainland Southeast Asia and used particularly in the cuisines of northeast Thailand and Laos. In the Isan dialect of Lao, the language of northeastern Thailand, it is called bai yanang or bai ya nang, or simply yanang or ya nang (ย่านาง).
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Tiliacora triandra?
Tiliacora triandra grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Tiliacora triandra Native To?
What Is the Tiliacora triandra?
Tiliacora triandra (Tiliacora triandra) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Tiliacora genus. Tiliacora triandra is native to mainland Southeast Asia and used particularly in the cuisines of northeast Thailand and Laos.
Tiliacora triandra displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Tiliacora triandra produces small greenish-yellow flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Tiliacora triandra Need?
Tiliacora triandra thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Tiliacora triandra 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 Tiliacora triandra?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tiliacora triandra to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Tiliacora triandra?
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 Tiliacora triandra?
Tiliacora triandra can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tiliacora plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Tiliacora triandra Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tiliacora triandra, 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 Tiliacora triandra?
Tiliacora triandra is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Tiliacora triandra 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 Tiliacora genus — compare its care with other Tiliacora species on PlantoScan.
Tiliacora is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Tiliacora triandra thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Tiliacora Species
Other Tiliacora species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tiliacora triandra (Colebr.) Diels, family Menispermaceae (first published in Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 62 (1910)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tiliacora triandra, 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.
- 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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