Curtain Creeper

Curtain creeper is Botanically known as Vernonia elaegnifolia from the Compositae family. Common names are Curtain creeper, Vernonia creeper, Parda bel. It is a perennial evergreen vine & it requires trelling or chain-like fencing for growing over it.  It can be grown in big pots/containers and it is also a drought-tolerant plant.

Curtain creeper is one of the amazing evergreen vine, mainly grown for its lush green foliage, it doesn’t attract any insect & disease, so it is one of the zero maintenance plants. It is a creeper that finds it difficult to climb without support. So, the slender stems climb up and then fall down beautifully over a wall or railing. The tender stems, all hanging down form a curtain, hence the name Curtain creeper. Curtain-like partitions and also topiaries can be grown using a curtain creeper. Basically, it is a foliage plant, grown primarily for its habit of forming a green curtain.

Curtain Creeper Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.