Malayan Derris Plant Care
Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth.
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Derris scandens is a plant species in the genus Derris of the family Fabaceae. It grows throughout the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Malesia and Australasia.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Malayan Derris?
Malayan Derris grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Malayan Derris?
Malayan Derris (Derris scandens) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Derris genus. Malayan Derris is also known as Timbó.
Malayan Derris displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Malayan Derris produces small clusters of white, pink, or purple pea-like flowers.
What Light Does the Malayan Derris Need?
Malayan Derris thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Malayan Derris?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Malayan Derris to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Malayan Derris?
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 Malayan Derris?
Malayan Derris can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to elegant derris plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Malayan Derris Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets
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 Malayan Derris?
Malayan Derris 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.
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Malayan Derris 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 Derris genus — compare its care with other Derris species on PlantoScan.
Derris is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Malayan Derris thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth., family Fabaceae (first published in J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4(Suppl.): 103 (1860)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Malayan Derris 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.
- 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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