Crudia zeylanica Plant Care
Crudia zeylanica (Thwaites) Benth.
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Crudia zeylanica sometimes known as Sri Lanka legume, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae endemic to Sri Lanka. Once thought to be extinct, the plant was rediscovered in 2019.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Crudia zeylanica?
Water Crudia zeylanica every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Crudia zeylanica Native To?
What Is the Crudia zeylanica?
Crudia zeylanica (Crudia zeylanica) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Crudia genus. Crudia zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka.
Crudia zeylanica displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Crudia zeylanica produces showy clusters of red, orange, or yellow pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Crudia zeylanica?
Crudia zeylanica 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 Crudia zeylanica Need?
Crudia zeylanica thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Crudia zeylanica Prefer?
Crudia zeylanica grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Crudia zeylanica prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Crudia zeylanica?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Crudia zeylanica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Crudia zeylanica?
Feed Crudia zeylanica 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 Crudia zeylanica?
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 Crudia zeylanica?
Crudia zeylanica can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to crudia balachandrae plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Crudia zeylanica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Crudia zeylanica, 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 Crudia zeylanica?
Crudia zeylanica is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies. 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 Crudia zeylanica Need?
Crudia zeylanica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Crudia zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka. In cooler regions, grow Crudia zeylanica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Crudia zeylanica 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 Crudia genus — compare its care with other Crudia species on PlantoScan.
Crudia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Crudia zeylanica thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Crudia zeylanica (Thwaites) Benth., family Fabaceae (first published in Trans. Linn. Soc. London 25: 314 (1865)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Crudia zeylanica, 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 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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