Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Plant Care
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Ortega) Gandhi & Reveal
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Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the family Fabaceae that is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Its common names include Texas mountain laurel, Texas mescalbean, frijolito, and frijolillo.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Water Dermatophyllum secundiflorum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Native To?
What Is the Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Dermatophyllum genus. Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico.
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Dermatophyllum secundiflorum produces showy clusters of yellow pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum 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 Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Need?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Dermatophyllum secundiflorum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Prefer?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Dermatophyllum secundiflorum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Dermatophyllum secundiflorum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Feed Dermatophyllum secundiflorum 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 Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
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 Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum can be propagated through seeds, root division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to gypsum desert-willow plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dermatophyllum secundiflorum, 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 Dermatophyllum secundiflorum?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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 Dermatophyllum secundiflorum Need?
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Dermatophyllum secundiflorum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum 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 Dermatophyllum genus — compare its care with other Dermatophyllum species on PlantoScan.
Dermatophyllum is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Ortega) Gandhi & Reveal, family Fabaceae (first published in Phytoneuron 2011-57: 2 (2011)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dermatophyllum secundiflorum, 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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