Red Vein Angel Fish Plant Plant Care
Angylocalyx boutiqueanus L.Touss.
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Angylocalyx boutiqueanus is known for its striking red veins that contrast beautifully against the dark green leaves, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. Native to tropical regions, this plant thrives in humid environments and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its elegant foliage.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
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How do you care for Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Water Red Vein Angel Fish Plant 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 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant (Angylocalyx boutiqueanus) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Angylocalyx genus. Red Vein Angel Fish Plant is native to Brazil, Colombia. Red Vein Angel Fish Plant is also known as Fancy Calyx Boutique.
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Red Vein Angel Fish Plant produces small, colorful pea-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Angylocalyx boutiqueanus 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 Red Vein Angel Fish Plant Need?
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Red Vein Angel Fish Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Red Vein Angel Fish Plant Prefer?
Angylocalyx boutiqueanus grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Red Vein Angel Fish Plant prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Red Vein Angel Fish Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Feed Red Vein Angel Fish Plant 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 Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
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 Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to angylocalyx braunii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Red Vein Angel Fish Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Red Vein Angel Fish Plant, 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 Red Vein Angel Fish Plant?
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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 Red Vein Angel Fish Plant Need?
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Red Vein Angel Fish Plant is native to Brazil, Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Red Vein Angel Fish Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant 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 Angylocalyx genus — compare its care with other Angylocalyx species on PlantoScan.
Angylocalyx is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Red Vein Angel Fish Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Angylocalyx boutiqueanus L.Touss., family Fabaceae (first published in Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 23: 380 (1953)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Red Vein Angel Fish Plant, 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 11a – 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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