Kudzu needs water and the southwest is too dry. It is a very invasive plant and many are trying to stop its spread.
No, kudzu does not have thorns. It is a climbing vine that can grow rapidly and cover other plants but does not possess thorns for protection like some other plant species.
Kudzu is one of the 4 fastest growing plants on the planet. Including bamboo, kelp and corn, kudzu can grow up to 1 foot (12 inches) a day. Kelp is faster, at 2 feet.
Vines can grow on houses, particularly ivy or kudzu.
Yes, but kudzu its also used for erosion control and medical reasons.
it would grow in warm places like maybe the dessert.
Eventually invasive plants crowd out other plants. An example of this is kudzu. Even with harsh chemicals, it can take 15 years to get rid of a patch of kudzu. Two known herbicides even make kudzu grow faster!
Kudzu plants can grow up to 1 foot per day in ideal conditions due to their rapid growth rate and ability to climb and spread quickly.
what eats kudzu? Well the platasid eats the kudzu that is its natural habitat but in the U.S. bunnies and cows eat it
Kudzu's nickname "foot-a-night vine" refers to its rapid growth rate, as it can grow up to a foot in length in just one day. This aggressive spread can quickly cover and shade out other plants in its path.
Please tell me you're not trying to grow kudzu on purpose. If you are located in the United States, there is a ban in most all states from any type of kudzu propagation be it commercially or privately. (from Greenwood Nursery)
Many studies on kudzu investigate its potential medicinal properties, such as its effects on alcoholism, menopausal symptoms, and cardiovascular health. Other research focuses on its impact on ecosystems, as kudzu is an invasive species that can outcompete native plants.
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