Is Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) toxic? Detailed guide to propagation methods

Madeira vine is also called chuanqi, tengzi sanqi, tu sanqi and so on. In China it is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangsu and other places, and has now been introduced for artificial cultivation. So, is Madeira vine toxic? How is Madeira vine propagated? Let's find out together!

1. Is Madeira vine toxic?

Madeira vine is not toxic; at least no obvious side effects of Madeira vine have been found so far. The benefits of Madeira vine are what matter most, and there are also many ways to eat it. Madeira vine is rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, carotene and so on, with a particularly high carotene content. It has the effects of nourishing, strengthening the waist and knees, reducing swelling and dispersing blood stasis, and promoting blood circulation, and is a new type of health vegetable and medicinal plant.

2. Propagation methods of Madeira vine

There are two methods of propagating Madeira vine, namely the stem vine cutting method and the bulbil propagation method (take bulbils or bulbil clusters from the stem base or leaf axils of a growing plant; if using bulbil clusters, they need to be separated into individual bulbils and planted directly in the field, or raised in a seedling tray, becoming seedlings in about 3 weeks). In production, the stem vine cutting method is mainly used, and the stem vine cutting method is mainly introduced here:

1. Seedbed preparation

Prepare a seedbed in a greenhouse. The seedbed is 5-6m long and 1.2-1.5m wide. The nutrient soil formula uses 2/3 spent mushroom substrate and 1/3 garden soil, mixed evenly, with an appropriate amount of dried chicken manure added, scattered on the seedbed, then raked fine and leveled. The nutrient soil thickness is generally most suitable at about 10cm.

2. Cutting

First cut stem vine branches of Madeira vine that are more than 1 year old, with a branch length of about 15cm and 2-3 nodes to ensure the germination rate. Insert them into the soil 4-5cm deep along the direction of leaf growth, keeping an appropriate spacing to facilitate root growth. Water thoroughly once; there is no need to water a second time. It is best to use bamboo strips to insert an arched shed on both sides of the seedbed, inserting them deeply enough to make the bamboo strips firm, then cover the shed with plastic film and seal the surroundings tightly with soil, which is beneficial to the survival of Madeira vine.

3. How to grow Madeira vine?

Madeira vine is not strict about soil requirements, but it is more suitable to cultivate it in sandy loam and loam with good aeration. In terms of light, Madeira vine likes light but fears strong light. On cloudy days when light is weak, the plant grows weakly, but when light conditions are too strong, growth is slow, fiber in the product increases, and quality is poor. In addition, Madeira vine likes moist air and soil conditions, but has a certain drought tolerance, so it is suitable for planting in plots with good watering conditions. The most suitable temperature for stem and leaf growth of Madeira vine is 25-30 degrees during the day and about 15 degrees at night. The suitable soil temperature for root and underground tuber growth is 20-22 degrees. Madeira vine has a relatively high fertilizer requirement. Combined application of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers produces robust growth, high yield and good quality. If too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, it will cause poor quality and susceptibility to pests and diseases.

The above is Tuliu.com editor's introduction on whether Madeira vine is toxic. I hope it can help you!