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Dolichos coccineus Plant Care
Cleobulia multiflora Mart. ex Benth.
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C. multiflora
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Dolichos coccineus?
Water Dolichos coccineus every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Dolichos coccineus?
Dolichos coccineus (Cleobulia multiflora) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Cleobulia genus. Dolichos coccineus is native to southwestern Mexico and Brazil. Dolichos coccineus is also known as Cleobulia multiflora.
Dolichos coccineus displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Dolichos coccineus produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dolichos coccineus?
Cleobulia multiflora 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 Dolichos coccineus Need?
Dolichos coccineus thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Dolichos coccineus in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dolichos coccineus Prefer?
Cleobulia multiflora grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Dolichos coccineus prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dolichos coccineus?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Dolichos coccineus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dolichos coccineus?
Feed Dolichos coccineus 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 Dolichos coccineus?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Dolichos coccineus?
Dolichos coccineus can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Dolichos coccineus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dolichos coccineus, 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 Dolichos coccineus?
Dolichos coccineus 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 Dolichos coccineus Need?
Dolichos coccineus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Dolichos coccineus is native to southwestern Mexico and Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Dolichos coccineus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Dolichos coccineus 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 Cleobulia genus — compare its care with other Cleobulia species on PlantoScan.
Cleobulia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Dolichos coccineus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cleobulia multiflora Mart. ex Benth., family Fabaceae (first published in Comm. Legum. Gen. : 67 (1837)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dolichos coccineus, 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 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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