Heimia salicifolia (Sinicuichi; Sun Opener) Plant

Description

Heimia salicifolia, known as Sinicuichi or Sun Opener, is a deciduous, tropical shrub that grows up to 3 metres in height, it produces a mass of small yellow flowers.

An important visionary plant for the traditional inhabitants of the highlands of Tamaulipas and Veracruz, Mexico. Indigenous to Mexico, and cultivated in most of South America. The plant contains several alkaloids, including lyfoline, nesodine, and vertine (cryogenine). These compounds are thought to be responsible for its psychoactive and medicinal effects.

Used widely in traditional medicine, Heimia salicifolia acts as a general tonic, sudorific, antipyretic, haemostatic, emetic, laxative, diaphoretic, diuretic, astringent, antisyphilitic and vulnerary. A fermented beverage, that when traditionally prepared, may cause mild intoxication, auditory hallucinations, yellowing and darkening of field of vision and improved memory function.

 

• Specifications.

50mm Pot Size
Cutting Grown Plant

 

Ideal Growing Conditions.

Heimia salicifolia prefers well-drained soils in dry and hot climates, and does best in a sunny position. It is drought resistant, but frost tender.

Pruning: Prune lightly throughout the growing season to encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess. A more substantial prune can be carried out in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Pests and Diseases: Monitor your plant for pests like scale, aphids or spider mites. Heimia salicifolia is generally considered a hardy, low-maintenance plant with few serious pest problems. However, it can occasionally be affected by common garden pests, particularly when grown in containers or under stress. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap, Eco Oil or Neem Oil

Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage.

We recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day for a fertiliser, which can be found in our store, however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.

Fertiliser: 

Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser

The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food

 

 

We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.

 

We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.

 

 

Interested in other Heimia products? Have a look at these

Heimia salicifolia Organic (Sinicuichi; Sun Opener) Dried Aerials

Heimia salicifolia (Sinicuichi; Sun Opener) 1:2 Liquid Extract

Heimia salicifolia (Sinicuichi; Sun Opener) Seed

 

 

 

*Traditional uses and general information on products are provided for educational purposes only. We do not make any therapeutic claims. Nothing contained in this site is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.