Cymose Aganosma (Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa)

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Cymose Aganosma Plant Care

Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa

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Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa is characterized by its glossy, dark green leaves and delicate white flowers with a sweet fragrance. It is popular among plant enthusiasts for its ornamental value and ability to attract pollinators.

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Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Bright indirect light

Temp

65–80°F

Humidity

50–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Cymose Aganosma?

Water Cymose Aganosma every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.

What Is the Cymose Aganosma?

Cymose Aganosma (Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Aganosma genus. Cymose Aganosma is native to India, Sri Lankaheight: 5.0width: 3.0fertilizer: 2wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 10humidityMin: 50humidityMax: 70temperatureMin: 65temperatureMax: 80leafSize: 4.

Cymose Aganosma displays a twining vine growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Cymose Aganosma produces fragrant white tubular flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Cymose Aganosma?

Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa 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 Cymose Aganosma Need?

Cymose Aganosma thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Cymose Aganosma in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect light

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cymose Aganosma Prefer?

Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Cymose Aganosma 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 Cymose Aganosma?

Well-draining, rich potting mix with added perlite for drainage. Good drainage is essential for Cymose Aganosma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Cymose Aganosma?

Feed Cymose Aganosma every 2 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 2 months

During the growing season

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How Do You Repot a Cymose Aganosma?

Repot annually in 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 Cymose Aganosma?

Cymose Aganosma can be propagated through softwood cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to climbing aganosma plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Cymose Aganosma Toxic to Pets and Children?

Toxic (caution)

Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.

Toxic to humans and pets if ingested

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 Cymose Aganosma?

Cymose Aganosma is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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 Cymose Aganosma Need?

Cymose Aganosma grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Cymose Aganosma is native to India, Sri Lankaheight: 5.0width: 3.0fertilizer: 2wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 10humidityMin: 50humidityMax: 70temperatureMin: 65temperatureMax: 80leafSize: 4. In cooler regions, grow Cymose Aganosma as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 10b – 12b

Keep exploring plants

Cymose Aganosma 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 Aganosma genus — compare its care with other Aganosma species on PlantoScan.

Aganosma is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.

Cymose Aganosma thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Aganosma cymosa var. cymosa, family Apocynaceae (first published in Unknown) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Cymose Aganosma is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
  • 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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