Decalepis salicifolia Plant Care
Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook.f.) Bruyns
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Decalesis salicifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the Laccadive Islands and south-west India.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Decalepis salicifolia?
Water Decalepis salicifolia 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 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Decalepis salicifolia Native To?
What Is the Decalepis salicifolia?
Decalepis salicifolia (Decalepis salicifolia) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Decalepis genus. Decalepis salicifolia is native to the Laccadive Islands and south-west India.
Decalepis salicifolia displays a twining vine growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Decalepis salicifolia produces small white flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Decalepis salicifolia?
Decalepis salicifolia 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 Decalepis salicifolia Need?
Decalepis salicifolia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Decalepis salicifolia Prefer?
Decalepis salicifolia grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Decalepis salicifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Decalepis salicifolia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Decalepis salicifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Decalepis salicifolia?
Feed Decalepis salicifolia 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 Decalepis salicifolia?
Repot annually 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 Decalepis salicifolia?
Decalepis salicifolia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to decalepis arayalpathra plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Decalepis salicifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Decalepis salicifolia, 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 Decalepis salicifolia?
Decalepis salicifolia is susceptible to aphids, 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 Decalepis salicifolia Need?
Decalepis salicifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Decalepis salicifolia is native to the Laccadive Islands and south-west India. In cooler regions, grow Decalepis salicifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Decalepis salicifolia 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 Decalepis genus — compare its care with other Decalepis species on PlantoScan.
Decalepis is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Decalepis salicifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Decalepis salicifolia (Bedd. ex Hook.f.) Bruyns, family Apocynaceae (first published in Taxon 65: 499 (2016)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Decalepis salicifolia, 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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