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Peltate Vine Plant Care
Decalobanthus peltatus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples
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Decalobanthus peltatus is a unique plant known for its striking oval-shaped leaves that have a vibrant green color. This plant is native to tropical regions and thrives in humid environments, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts for its exotic appearance.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Peltate Vine?
Water Peltate Vine 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 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Peltate Vine Native To?
What Is the Peltate Vine?
Peltate Vine (Decalobanthus peltatus) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Decalobanthus genus. Peltate Vine is native to Pemba Island, the Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, the Seychelles, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, northern Queensland (Australia) and French Polynesia.
Peltate Vine displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Peltate Vine produces small trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Peltate Vine?
Decalobanthus peltatus 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 Peltate Vine Need?
Peltate Vine thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Peltate Vine Prefer?
Decalobanthus peltatus grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Peltate Vine 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 Peltate Vine?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Peltate Vine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Peltate Vine?
Feed Peltate Vine 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 Peltate Vine?
Repot annually 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 Peltate Vine?
Peltate Vine can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Peltate Vine Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Peltate Vine?
Peltate Vine is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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 Peltate Vine Need?
Peltate Vine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Peltate Vine is native to Pemba Island, the Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, the Seychelles, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, northern Queensland (Australia) and French Polynesia. In cooler regions, grow Peltate Vine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Peltate Vine 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 Decalobanthus genus — compare its care with other Decalobanthus species on PlantoScan.
Decalobanthus is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Peltate Vine thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Decalobanthus peltatus (L.) A.R.Simões & Staples, family Convolvulaceae (first published in Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(4): 571. 2017 [17 April 2017] [epublished]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Peltate Vine is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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