Afroamphica africana Plant Care
Afroamphica africana (Hook.f.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
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Afroamphica is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Fabaceae. The only species is Afroamphica africana.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Afroamphica africana?
Water Afroamphica africana 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 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Afroamphica africana?
Afroamphica africana (Afroamphica africana) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Afroamphica genus.
Afroamphica africana displays a tall climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Afroamphica africana produces showy clusters of yellow pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Afroamphica africana?
Afroamphica africana 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 Afroamphica africana Need?
Afroamphica africana thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Afroamphica africana Prefer?
Afroamphica africana grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Afroamphica africana prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Afroamphica africana?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Afroamphica africana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Afroamphica africana?
Feed Afroamphica africana 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 Afroamphica africana?
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 Afroamphica africana?
Afroamphica africana can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Afroamphica africana Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Afroamphica africana, 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 Afroamphica africana?
Afroamphica africana 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 Afroamphica africana Need?
Afroamphica africana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Afroamphica africana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Afroamphica africana 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 Afroamphica genus — compare its care with other Afroamphica species on PlantoScan.
Afroamphica is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Afroamphica africana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Afroamphica africana (Hook.f.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi, family Fabaceae (first published in J. Jap. Bot. 93(1): 13. 2018 [20 Feb 2018]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Afroamphica africana, 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 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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