Pirandai (Cissus quadrangularis) – Hadjod / Bone Setter Plant
Traditional bone healing medicinal succulent climbing plant
Category : Ayurvedic / Medicinal / Sacred Healing Herbs
Pirandai (Cissus quadrangularis), also known as Hadjod or Bone Setter Plant, is a hardy medicinal succulent climber used in traditional herbal practices. Easy to grow in warm climates, it thrives in gardens and pots. Known for its thick segmented stems, it is valued in Ayurveda and home herbal gardens.
Why You’ll Love This Plant
- Strong traditional use in Ayurvedic herbal systems
- Very hardy and drought tolerant climber
- Easy to grow in pots or garden beds
- Low maintenance medicinal succulent plant
- Fast-growing with unique segmented stems
- Ideal for herbal and wellness gardens
This plant is loved for its resilience and strong cultural importance in traditional wellness practices. It is often grown in home medicinal gardens due to its ease of care and distinctive appearance, making it both a functional and interesting plant to cultivate.
Care Instructions (Sydney – Brief & Important)
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering
- Soil: Well-draining sandy or succulent mix
- Climate: Protect from frost in Sydney winters
- Feeding: Light fertiliser during growing season
- Maintenance: Very low maintenance; trim to control spread
