Bonifaz's Campylocentrum Plant Care
Campylocentrum bonifaziae Dodson
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This stunning plant is known for its delicate, pendulous, and intricately twisted white flowers. Originating from the cloud forests of Ecuador, Campylocentrum bonifaziae is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique and exotic appearance, making it a prized addition to any collection.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect light
55–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Water Bonifaz's Campylocentrum every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 55–75°F (13–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
What Is the Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum (Campylocentrum bonifaziae) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Campylocentrum genus. Bonifaz's Campylocentrum is native to Costa Rica, Panama. Bonifaz's Campylocentrum is also known as Campylocentrum bonifaziae var. bonifaziae.
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Bonifaz's Campylocentrum produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Campylocentrum bonifaziae requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Bonifaz's Campylocentrum Need?
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Bonifaz's Campylocentrum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bonifaz's Campylocentrum Prefer?
Campylocentrum bonifaziae grows best at temperatures of 55–75°F. Bonifaz's Campylocentrum prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
55–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Bonifaz's Campylocentrum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Feed Bonifaz's Campylocentrum 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 Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. 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 Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Bonifaz's Campylocentrum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bonifaz's Campylocentrum, 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 Bonifaz's Campylocentrum?
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, 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.
Keep exploring plants
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum 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 Campylocentrum genus — compare its care with other Campylocentrum species on PlantoScan.
Campylocentrum is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Bonifaz's Campylocentrum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Campylocentrum bonifaziae Dodson, family Orchidaceae (first published in Orquideologia 22(3): 191 (2003).) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bonifaz's Campylocentrum, 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.
- 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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