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Behaimia roigii Plant Care
Behaimia cubensis Griseb.
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Behaimia cubensis is a unique plant known for its striking variegated leaves that feature a mix of green and white patterns. Originating from the tropical regions of Cuba, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its eye-catching foliage and easy-care nature.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Behaimia roigii?
Water Behaimia roigii 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 month during the growing season.
Where Is the Behaimia roigii Native To?
What Is the Behaimia roigii?
Behaimia roigii (Behaimia cubensis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Behaimia genus. Behaimia roigii is native to Cuba.
Behaimia roigii displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Behaimia roigii produces small clusters of yellow pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Behaimia roigii?
Behaimia cubensis 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 Behaimia roigii Need?
Behaimia roigii thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Behaimia roigii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Behaimia roigii Prefer?
Behaimia cubensis grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Behaimia roigii 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 Behaimia roigii?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Behaimia roigii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Behaimia roigii?
Feed Behaimia roigii every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Behaimia roigii?
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 Behaimia roigii?
Behaimia roigii can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Behaimia roigii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Behaimia roigii, 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 Behaimia roigii?
Behaimia roigii is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Behaimia roigii Need?
Behaimia roigii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Behaimia roigii is native to Cuba. In cooler regions, grow Behaimia roigii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Behaimia roigii 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 Behaimia genus — compare its care with other Behaimia species on PlantoScan.
Behaimia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Behaimia roigii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Behaimia cubensis Griseb., family Fabaceae (first published in Cat. Pl. Cub. : 78 (1866)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Behaimia roigii, 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.
- Photo: Marshman at English Wikipedia / Eric Guinther, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 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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