Plant Profile

Macfadyena unguis-cati (Cat's Claw)

Cat's claw occurs naturally in native areas (Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean), and is sometimes considered an invasive plant. It's a climber with a woody stem that cling to surfaces using its small arial roots.It produces yellow flowers looking like trumpet.

Can grow in poor but well-drained soils, and in full or partial sun areas.

Ideal to use as house wall climber, since it doesn't harm mansory.

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