Amphitecna isthmica Plant Care
Amphitecna isthmica (A.H.Gentry) A.H.Gentry
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Amphitecna isthmica is a species of plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Amphitecna isthmica?
Water Amphitecna isthmica 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 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Amphitecna isthmica Native To?
What Is the Amphitecna isthmica?
Amphitecna isthmica (Amphitecna isthmica) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family within the Amphitecna genus. Amphitecna isthmica is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Amphitecna isthmica displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Amphitecna isthmica produces tubular orange or red flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Amphitecna isthmica?
Amphitecna isthmica 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 Amphitecna isthmica Need?
Amphitecna isthmica thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Amphitecna isthmica Prefer?
Amphitecna isthmica grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Amphitecna isthmica prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Amphitecna isthmica?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Amphitecna isthmica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Amphitecna isthmica?
Feed Amphitecna isthmica 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 Amphitecna isthmica?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Amphitecna isthmica?
Amphitecna isthmica can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to amphitecna latifolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Amphitecna isthmica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Amphitecna isthmica, 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 Amphitecna isthmica?
Amphitecna isthmica is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, 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 Amphitecna isthmica Need?
Amphitecna isthmica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Amphitecna isthmica is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. In cooler regions, grow Amphitecna isthmica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Amphitecna isthmica 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 Amphitecna genus — compare its care with other Amphitecna species on PlantoScan.
Amphitecna is part of the Bignoniaceae plant family — browse all Bignoniaceae genera and species.
Amphitecna isthmica thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Amphitecna isthmica (A.H.Gentry) A.H.Gentry, family Bignoniaceae (first published in Taxon 25: 108 (1976)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Amphitecna isthmica, 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 13a, 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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