Cocculus laurifolius
Snailseed
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Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Description
C. laurifolius is a Himalayan native. It is usually a multistemmed shrub with arching, and spreading growth. It bears long willowy branches with shiny, leathery, oblong leaves.
Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Blooming
Greenish white flowers appear in summer followed by red or black fruit.
Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Growth
Deciduous and evergreen shrubs, trees, and climbing plants. Cocculus will grow to approx. 25 ft. or taller. Does best in full sun to partial shade. Grow Cocculus on a fence or trellis.
Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Planting
As soon as ripe, sow seeds directly into the ground. Can also propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings or root cuttings for climbing species. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Pest
Leaf spots occur occasionally.
Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Interesting facts
Inside the fruit of Cocculus are small, snail shell shaped seeds. The name of the genus comes from the same Greek word "kokhlias" as the Cochlea, the snail shell shaped sense organ in the inner ear.
Snailseed (Cocculus laurifolius) - Soil and irrigation
Plant is not fussy about soil type but does require regular water. Does best with moderately fertile, well-draining soil.
