Uncaria tomentosa (popularly known in English as Cat’s Claw, although that name is also used for various other plants; in Spanish as Uña de Gato or as the name given by Roman Warszewski Vilcacora) is a woody vine found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America, which derives its name from its claw-shaped thorns. It is used as an alternative medicine in the treatment of a variety of ailments. Other common names include: hawk’s claw, pot hook, and sparrowhawk nail.
Cat's Claw Care
Uncaria Tomentosa



What is the plant
How to Care for the Plant

Water

It prefers moist soil.

Pruning

The stems are only large enough to harvest when they are 8 years or more old. Generally, it is recommended that the vine is cut at 20 - 100cm above the ground and left to regenerate

Fertilizer

Likes regular applications of fertiliser over the growing season
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Sunlight

in full sun to part shade

Soil

Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.

Temperature

It is hardy to zone (UK) 10.
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