Athyana weinmannifolia Plant Care

Athyana weinmannifolia (Griseb.) Radlk.

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Athyana is a monospecific genus of plant in the family Sapindaceae, containing only Athyana weinmanniifolia. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

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Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–85°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Athyana weinmannifolia?

Plant Athyana weinmannifolia in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Athyana weinmannifolia Native To?

Native range2 countries

What Is the Athyana weinmannifolia?

Athyana weinmannifolia (Athyana weinmannifolia) belongs to the Sapindaceae family within the Athyana genus. Athyana weinmannifolia is native to Argentina and Bolivia.

Athyana weinmannifolia displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Athyana weinmannifolia produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Water a young or newly planted Athyana weinmannifolia every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–14 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Athyana weinmannifolia Need?

Athyana weinmannifolia thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Athyana weinmannifolia Prefer?

Athyana weinmannifolia tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Athyana weinmannifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

60–85°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Athyana weinmannifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Feed Athyana weinmannifolia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Athyana weinmannifolia is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Athyana weinmannifolia can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 15 ft (5 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Prune Athyana weinmannifolia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

How Do You Care for a Athyana weinmannifolia in Winter?

Athyana weinmannifolia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Athyana weinmannifolia?

Athyana weinmannifolia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

Is the Athyana weinmannifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Athyana weinmannifolia, 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 Athyana weinmannifolia?

Athyana weinmannifolia is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, 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 Athyana weinmannifolia Need?

Athyana weinmannifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Athyana weinmannifolia is native to Argentina and Bolivia. In cooler regions, grow Athyana weinmannifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Athyana weinmannifolia 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 Athyana genus (family Sapindaceae) — search all Athyana species in the plant lookup.

Athyana weinmannifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Athyana weinmannifolia (Griseb.) Radlk., family Sapindaceae (first published in Index Gen. Phan. 73. 1888) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Athyana weinmannifolia, 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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