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Mahidol Afgekia Plant Care
Afgekia mahidoliae B.L.Burtt & Chermsir.
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With its unique heart-shaped leaves and vibrant pink flowers, this plant originates from Thailand. Afgekia mahidoliae is highly sought after by plant collectors for its rare and exotic appearance, adding a touch of tropical beauty to any garden or indoor space.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Mahidol Afgekia?
Water Mahidol Afgekia 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Mahidol Afgekia Native To?
What Is the Mahidol Afgekia?
Mahidol Afgekia (Afgekia mahidoliae) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Afgekia genus. Mahidol Afgekia is native to Kanchanaburi province, Thailand.
Mahidol Afgekia displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Mahidol Afgekia produces showy clusters of pink, purple, or white pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mahidol Afgekia?
Afgekia mahidoliae 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 Mahidol Afgekia Need?
Mahidol Afgekia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mahidol Afgekia Prefer?
Afgekia mahidoliae grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Mahidol Afgekia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mahidol Afgekia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Mahidol Afgekia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mahidol Afgekia?
Feed Mahidol Afgekia every 6 months 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Mahidol Afgekia?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Mahidol Afgekia?
Mahidol Afgekia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to afgekia mahidolae plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mahidol Afgekia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mahidol Afgekia, 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 Mahidol Afgekia?
Mahidol Afgekia is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies. 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 Mahidol Afgekia Need?
Mahidol Afgekia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Mahidol Afgekia is native to Kanchanaburi province, Thailand. In cooler regions, grow Mahidol Afgekia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Mahidol Afgekia 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 Afgekia genus — compare its care with other Afgekia species on PlantoScan.
Afgekia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Mahidol Afgekia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Afgekia mahidoliae B.L.Burtt & Chermsir., family Fabaceae (first published in Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 131 (1971)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mahidol Afgekia, 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.
- Photo: Utain Pummarin, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, 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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