Recently a long time patient brought me a vine plant . I am always happy to receive plants from my patient’s gardens. This vine plant is called Teng San Qi also known as Anredera cordifolia. It is also known as Madeira vine. I placed the clay pit with the vine and trellis in my terrace garden.
I had to read more about this plant. It is considered a vine version of the herb Notoginseng because the bulbils and tubers have similar medicinal properties. The bulbilis portion is said to strengthen the kidney, liver and stomach. It also reduces blood stasis and swelling. What I find more fascinating is that the leaves are edible as well as nutritious.
I am careful to check the temperate zone to whether it can be grown outdoors. This tender perennial vine is in Zone 7. I know it will do well outside but must be brought after first freeze. Iy doe snot self sow or survive the cold winters of the Northeast. Time will tell with my new vine…
Until tomorrow…