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Chlorencoelia versiformis Plant Care
Chlorencoelia versiformis
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With its vibrant orange to reddish caps and distinctive fan-shaped fruit bodies, this species originates from North America. Plant collectors are drawn to Chlorencoelia versiformis for its unique shape and striking color, making it a coveted addition to any collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Water Chlorencoelia versiformis 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 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Chlorencoelia versiformis Native To?
What Is the Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Chlorencoelia versiformis (Chlorencoelia versiformis) belongs to the family. Chlorencoelia versiformis is native to Tropical regions, South America, Asia. Chlorencoelia versiformis is also known as Cassytha melantha, Margaritaria nobilis, Canavalia ensiformis var. versicolor.
Chlorencoelia versiformis displays a clumping, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Chlorencoelia versiformis produces none.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Chlorencoelia versiformis 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 Chlorencoelia versiformis Need?
Chlorencoelia versiformis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Chlorencoelia versiformis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chlorencoelia versiformis Prefer?
Chlorencoelia versiformis grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Chlorencoelia versiformis 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 Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Chlorencoelia versiformis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Feed Chlorencoelia versiformis 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 Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Repot every 1-2 years. 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 Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Chlorencoelia versiformis can be propagated through division.
Is the Chlorencoelia versiformis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chlorencoelia versiformis, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app identification. Many mushrooms have poisonous lookalikes, and edibility must never be judged from an app.
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 Chlorencoelia versiformis?
Chlorencoelia versiformis is susceptible to mealybugs, 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.
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Chlorencoelia versiformis 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 Chlorencoelia genus — search all Chlorencoelia species in the plant lookup.
Chlorencoelia versiformis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chlorencoelia versiformis — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chlorencoelia versiformis, 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: Ruslan Sadykov, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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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