Argyreia nervosa Plant Care
Argyreia ankylophlebia Traiperm & Staples
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Argyreia ankylophlebia is a tropical vine known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins and silver-gray markings. Native to the Hawaiian Islands, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unique foliage and its potential to be grown as a striking ornamental climber.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Argyreia nervosa?
Water Argyreia nervosa every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65°F (18°C) and above 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 Argyreia nervosa?
Argyreia nervosa (Argyreia ankylophlebia) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Argyreia genus. Argyreia nervosa is native to Hawaii. Argyreia nervosa is also known as Hawaiian Baby Woodrose.
Argyreia nervosa displays a vining, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Argyreia nervosa produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
How Often Should You Water a Argyreia nervosa?
Argyreia ankylophlebia requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Argyreia nervosa Need?
Argyreia nervosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Argyreia nervosa Prefer?
Argyreia ankylophlebia grows best at temperatures of 65°F. Argyreia nervosa prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Argyreia nervosa?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Argyreia nervosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Argyreia nervosa?
Feed Argyreia nervosa 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 Argyreia nervosa?
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 Argyreia nervosa?
Argyreia nervosa can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wedgeleaf sweetwood plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Argyreia nervosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets
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 Argyreia nervosa?
Argyreia nervosa 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.
Keep exploring plants
Argyreia nervosa 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 Argyreia genus — compare its care with other Argyreia species on PlantoScan.
Argyreia is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Argyreia nervosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Argyreia ankylophlebia Traiperm & Staples, family Convolvulaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. 41: 1020 (2016)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Argyreia nervosa 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.
- 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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