Afgekia mahidolae Plant Care
Afgekia sericea Craib
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This plant is easily recognizable by its large, glossy, dark green leaves that have a velvety texture. Originating from Southeast Asia, Afgekia sericea is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and its ability to thrive in both indoor and outdoor environments. Its striking appearance makes it a standout addition to any collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Afgekia mahidolae?
Water Afgekia mahidolae 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 Afgekia mahidolae Native To?
What Is the Afgekia mahidolae?
Afgekia mahidolae (Afgekia sericea) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Afgekia genus. Afgekia mahidolae is native to Thailand. Afgekia mahidolae is also known as Afgekia filipes.
Afgekia mahidolae displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Afgekia mahidolae produces showy clusters of pink, purple, or white pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Afgekia mahidolae?
Afgekia sericea 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 Afgekia mahidolae Need?
Afgekia mahidolae thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Afgekia mahidolae Prefer?
Afgekia sericea grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Afgekia mahidolae prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Afgekia mahidolae?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Afgekia mahidolae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Afgekia mahidolae?
Feed Afgekia mahidolae 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Afgekia mahidolae?
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 Afgekia mahidolae?
Afgekia mahidolae can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mahidol afgekia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Afgekia mahidolae Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Afgekia mahidolae, 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 Afgekia mahidolae?
Afgekia mahidolae 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 Afgekia mahidolae Need?
Afgekia mahidolae grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Afgekia mahidolae is native to Thailand. In cooler regions, grow Afgekia mahidolae as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Afgekia mahidolae 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.
Afgekia mahidolae thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Afgekia sericea Craib, family Fabaceae (first published in Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 376 (1927)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Afgekia mahidolae, 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 10a – 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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