Colletogyne perrieri Plant Care
Colletogyne perrieri Buchet
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Colletogyne is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. The single species making up the genus is Colletogyne perrieri.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Colletogyne perrieri?
Water Colletogyne perrieri every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Colletogyne perrieri Native To?
What Is the Colletogyne perrieri?
Colletogyne perrieri (Colletogyne perrieri) belongs to the Araceae family within the Colletogyne genus. Colletogyne perrieri is native to Montagne des Français region of northern Madagascar.
Colletogyne perrieri displays a clumping, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Colletogyne perrieri produces small, inconspicuous flowers surrounded by a colorful spathe.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Colletogyne perrieri?
Colletogyne perrieri 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 Colletogyne perrieri Need?
Colletogyne perrieri thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Colletogyne perrieri in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Colletogyne perrieri Prefer?
Colletogyne perrieri grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Colletogyne perrieri 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 Colletogyne perrieri?
Loose, well-draining potting mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Colletogyne perrieri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Colletogyne perrieri?
Feed Colletogyne perrieri 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 Colletogyne perrieri?
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 Colletogyne perrieri?
Colletogyne perrieri can be propagated through division, offsets.
Is the Colletogyne perrieri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Colletogyne perrieri, 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 Colletogyne perrieri?
Colletogyne perrieri is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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 Colletogyne perrieri Need?
Colletogyne perrieri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Colletogyne perrieri is native to Montagne des Français region of northern Madagascar. In cooler regions, grow Colletogyne perrieri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Colletogyne perrieri 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 Colletogyne genus — compare its care with other Colletogyne species on PlantoScan.
Colletogyne is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Colletogyne perrieri copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Colletogyne perrieri Buchet, family Araceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Bot. France 86: 23 (1939)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Colletogyne perrieri, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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