Chilean glory flower Plant Care
Amphitecna molinae L.O.Williams
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This plant features striking silver-gray leaves with a waxy texture, originating from South America. Plant collectors are drawn to Amphitecna molinae for its unique foliage that adds a touch of elegance to any indoor garden, making it a coveted addition to their collection.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Chilean glory flower?
Water Chilean glory flower 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 Chilean glory flower Native To?
What Is the Chilean glory flower?
Chilean glory flower (Amphitecna molinae) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family within the Amphitecna genus. Chilean glory flower is native to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Chilean glory flower is also known as Incienso, Loranthaceae.
Chilean glory flower displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Chilean glory flower produces tubular orange or red flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chilean glory flower?
Amphitecna molinae 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 Chilean glory flower Need?
Chilean glory flower thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chilean glory flower Prefer?
Amphitecna molinae grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Chilean glory flower prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chilean glory flower?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Chilean glory flower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chilean glory flower?
Feed Chilean glory flower 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 Chilean glory flower?
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 Chilean glory flower?
Chilean glory flower can be propagated through softwood cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to amphitecna isthmica plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Chilean glory flower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chilean glory flower, 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 Chilean glory flower?
Chilean glory flower 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 Chilean glory flower Need?
Chilean glory flower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Chilean glory flower is native to El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In cooler regions, grow Chilean glory flower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Chilean glory flower 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.
Chilean glory flower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Amphitecna molinae L.O.Williams, family Bignoniaceae (first published in Fieldiana, Bot. 36(4): 22 (1973)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chilean glory flower, 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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