Exell's Adenodolichos Plant Care
Adenodolichos exellii Torre
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This unique plant is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves that are a vibrant shade of green with silver markings. Originating from Madagascar, Adenodolichos exellii is a rare find for plant collectors due to its striking foliage and unusual appearance. Its beautiful variegation and impressive size make it a desirable addition to any collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Exell's Adenodolichos?
Water Exell's Adenodolichos every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Exell's Adenodolichos Native To?
- Angola
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Exell's Adenodolichos?
Exell's Adenodolichos (Adenodolichos exellii) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Adenodolichos genus. Exell's Adenodolichos is native to tropical Africa.
Exell's Adenodolichos displays a twining vine growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Exell's Adenodolichos produces small, tubular flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Exell's Adenodolichos?
Adenodolichos exellii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Exell's Adenodolichos Need?
Exell's Adenodolichos thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Exell's Adenodolichos Prefer?
Adenodolichos exellii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Exell's Adenodolichos prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Exell's Adenodolichos?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Exell's Adenodolichos to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Exell's Adenodolichos?
Feed Exell's Adenodolichos every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Exell's Adenodolichos?
Repot annually in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Exell's Adenodolichos?
Exell's Adenodolichos can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to adenodolichos punctatus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Exell's Adenodolichos Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Exell's Adenodolichos, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Exell's Adenodolichos?
Exell's Adenodolichos is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Exell's Adenodolichos Need?
Exell's Adenodolichos grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Exell's Adenodolichos is native to tropical Africa. In cooler regions, grow Exell's Adenodolichos as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Exell's Adenodolichos is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Adenodolichos genus — compare its care with other Adenodolichos species on PlantoScan.
Adenodolichos is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Exell's Adenodolichos thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Adenodolichos Species
Other Adenodolichos species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Adenodolichos exellii Torre, family Fabaceae (first published in Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 39: 216 (1965)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Exell's Adenodolichos, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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