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Banisteriopsis caapi

 
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Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Banisteriopsis (banis-ter-ee-OP-sis) (Info)
Species: caapi

13 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Itheus On May 21, 2009, Itheus from Portland, ME wrote:

I've also had good success indoors, but have heard first hand accounts of well established B. caapi vines surviving frosts overnight; nonetheless I agree, it's probably not wise to let it get too cold.

Also, it's worth noting the value of this houseplant OUTSIDE the realm of it's role in the shamanic tradition. It's a fast growing, enjoyable foliage plant, and need not be abused for it's alkaloid content. When taken in combination with any DMT containing plant, like P. viridis, but without a shaman, it's nothing more than a necessary counterpart to a recreational drug.

Positive Michaelp On Feb 27, 2006, Michaelp from Orange Springs, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

Also known as YAGE, The principal ingredient in the drink Ayahuasca, used by South American Shaman. The other plant used is Psychotria virdis, The vine can grow very large and reach to the top of the rain forest trees. The Picture I uploaded is of a plant growing in my greenhouse, I don't supose it would be cold tolerant enough to grow outside here. It has taken 4 years for the plant to reach the size pictured.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Orange Springs, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Florida



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