Devogelia intonsa Plant Care
Devogelia intonsa Schuit.
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Devogelia is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. As of June 2014, it contains only one known species, Devogelia intonsa, native to New Guinea and Maluku.
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
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How do you care for Devogelia intonsa?
Devogelia intonsa grows best in bright indirect to dappled sunlight.
Where Is the Devogelia intonsa Native To?
What Is the Devogelia intonsa?
Devogelia intonsa (Devogelia intonsa) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Devogelia genus. Devogelia intonsa is native to New Guinea and Maluku.
Devogelia intonsa displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Devogelia intonsa produces colorful, fragrant blooms in various shapes and sizes.
What Light Does the Devogelia intonsa Need?
Devogelia intonsa thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Devogelia intonsa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Devogelia intonsa?
Well-draining orchid bark mix with perlite and charcoal. Good drainage is essential for Devogelia intonsa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Devogelia intonsa?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. 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 Devogelia intonsa?
Devogelia intonsa can be propagated through division, back bulbs.
Is the Devogelia intonsa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Devogelia intonsa, 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 Devogelia intonsa?
Devogelia intonsa is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, 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.
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Devogelia intonsa 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 Devogelia genus — compare its care with other Devogelia species on PlantoScan.
Devogelia is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Devogelia intonsa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Devogelia intonsa Schuit., family Orchidaceae (first published in Blumea 49: 362 (2004)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Devogelia intonsa, 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.
- 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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