Everything You Need to Know About Rangoon Creeper — Care, Propagation & More
Your complete Filipino gardener’s guide to growing, caring for, and harvesting Niyog-Niyogan — from seed to table.
What Can You Eat?
Discover the edible parts and how Filipinos enjoy this plant in everyday cooking.
Roasted seeds are the primary edible/medicinal part — traditionally eaten to expel intestinal worms. Seeds taste like coconut when roasted (hence the name niyog-niyogan). Leaves used in decoctions.
Niyog-niyogan is a DOH-approved herbal medicine for treating intestinal parasites, especially in children. The name means 'resembling coconut' because roasted seeds taste like coconut. A climbing vine with beautiful flowers that change from white to pink to red — common on provincial fences.
Germination Guide
From seed to sprout — here’s what to expect and how to get started.
Planting Instructions
Everything you need to prepare — soil, spacing, depth, and the best Philippine planting months.
Propagation Methods
Learn the best ways to multiply your plants — from seeds to cuttings.
Care Guide
Keep your plant happy and thriving with the right light, water, and nutrients.
Full sun to partial shade
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Compost annually; minimal care needed
25-35°C
High; loves tropical humidity
Provide strong trellis or fence; prune to control spread.
Harvest Guide
Know when and how to harvest for the best yield and flavor.
Harvest fruits when they turn dark brown/black. Extract seeds and roast before use.
Dry seeds thoroughly; store in airtight container for months.
Common Problems & Solutions
Spot issues early and fix them fast.
Aggressive climbing
Cause: Vigorous vine growth
Solution: Provide dedicated trellis; prune regularly.
Seed dosage sensitivity
Cause: Eating too many seeds causes hiccups/diarrhea
Solution: Medicinal dose: 5-7 seeds for children, 8-10 for adults (roasted).
Slow to flower
Cause: Young plants focus on vegetative growth
Solution: Patience; flowering begins 1-2 years after planting.
Perfect Plant Partners
Plants that grow well together.
