Description
Tinospora cordifolia is a large, deciduous climbing shrub known for its slender, twining stems and distinctive heart-shaped leaves. The stems are green, succulent, and sometimes covered with warty lenticels. Small yellow flowers appear in clusters, followed by red, berry-like fruits that add ornamental appeal.
Native to tropical regions of the Indian subcontinent, this vigorous climber thrives in warm, humid climates and can be found growing over trees, fences, or rocky areas. It prefers well-draining soil and partial to full sunlight.
Easy to cultivate from cuttings or seeds, Tinospora cordifolia is a resilient species valued in traditional gardens for its fast growth and lush foliage, providing both shade and aesthetic greenery.
Germination Guide
🌍 South and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh)
Moderate
Tinospora cordifolia is a woody climbing vine of Menispermaceae family native to tropical Asia. Seeds have short viability (high germination 7 days, declining to 13% at 3 months). Seeds have strict light requirement and show improved germination with cold stratification and fluctuating temperatures.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 62 days
Temperature
Min 5°C
Ideal 25°C
Max 30°C
🌡️ Temperature alternation recommended
— Cold stratification with fluctuating temperatures (15/5°C) produced significantly higher germination rates than constant temperature
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
light sandy loam enriched with organic matter, well-draining soil
Recommended container
petri plates or seed trays with good drainage
Growing Tips
Fresh seeds germinate best; use gibberellic acid or potassium nitrate for aged or slow-germinating seeds. Maintain 75% humidity. Seeds are slow to germinate (weeks to months). Cuttings propagate very easily as alternative to seed propagation.
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