[Arid_gardener] Re: Cat Claw Vine Flowers

[Olin Miller]

The cat claw vine, Macfadyena unguis-cati, needs exposure to full sun.  I am 
not sure what " I don't water it much " or "watering more regularly" means 
but in general it needs very little water but has more lush foliage if 
watered every week or two in the summer.  I have never seen the need to 
fertilize but a nitrogen-based fertilizer might help.  Normally I would 
prefer slow growth because after a few years the dead wood under the foliage 
should be removed and it can be a nasty, dusty chore.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tramirez15 at cox.net>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:55 AM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Theresa
> 85745
> tramirez15 at cox.net
>
> Hi
> I have a huge cats claw creeper growing in my backyard, over a patio wall 
> that faces south.
> This plant does not flower profusely like I've seen others do.  I don't 
> water it much over the late fall and winter, but once March arrives, I 
> start . What can I do to encourage more flowers?