Bonafousia albiflora Plant Care
Bonafousia albiflora (Miq.) Boiteau & L.Allorge
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This plant's striking feature is its vibrant green leaves with prominent white veining, resembling delicate lace patterns. Originating from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the Bonafousia albiflora is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in low light conditions.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Bonafousia albiflora?
Water Bonafousia albiflora 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 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Bonafousia albiflora Native To?
What Is the Bonafousia albiflora?
Bonafousia albiflora (Bonafousia albiflora) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Bonafousia genus. Bonafousia albiflora is native to northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Bonafousia albiflora displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Bonafousia albiflora produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bonafousia albiflora?
Bonafousia albiflora 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 Bonafousia albiflora Need?
Bonafousia albiflora thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Bonafousia albiflora in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bonafousia albiflora Prefer?
Bonafousia albiflora grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Bonafousia albiflora prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bonafousia albiflora?
Well-draining, rich loamy soil with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Bonafousia albiflora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bonafousia albiflora?
Feed Bonafousia albiflora 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 Bonafousia albiflora?
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 Bonafousia albiflora?
Bonafousia albiflora can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Bonafousia albiflora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Bonafousia albiflora?
Bonafousia albiflora is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. 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 Bonafousia albiflora Need?
Bonafousia albiflora grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11a. Bonafousia albiflora is native to northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana. In cooler regions, grow Bonafousia albiflora as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Bonafousia albiflora 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 Bonafousia genus (family Apocynaceae) — search all Bonafousia species in the plant lookup.
Bonafousia albiflora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bonafousia albiflora (Miq.) Boiteau & L.Allorge, family Apocynaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 130(4-5): 339. 1984 [1983 publ. 1984]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Bonafousia albiflora 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.
- 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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