Dicranopygium tatica Plant Care
Dicranopygium tatica Hammel
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Dicranopygium tatica is a plant belonging to the family Cyclanthaceae. This is a local species, found near the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Dicranopygium tatica?
Water Dicranopygium tatica every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Dicranopygium tatica?
Dicranopygium tatica (Dicranopygium tatica) belongs to the Cyclanthaceae family within the Dicranopygium genus.
Dicranopygium tatica displays a clumping, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Dicranopygium tatica produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dicranopygium tatica?
Dicranopygium tatica 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 Dicranopygium tatica Need?
Dicranopygium tatica thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Dicranopygium tatica in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dicranopygium tatica Prefer?
Dicranopygium tatica grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Dicranopygium tatica 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 Dicranopygium tatica?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Dicranopygium tatica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dicranopygium tatica?
Feed Dicranopygium tatica 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 Dicranopygium tatica?
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 Dicranopygium tatica?
Dicranopygium tatica can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Dicranopygium tatica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dicranopygium tatica, 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 Dicranopygium tatica?
Dicranopygium tatica is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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 Dicranopygium tatica Need?
Dicranopygium tatica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Dicranopygium tatica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Dicranopygium tatica 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 Dicranopygium genus — compare its care with other Dicranopygium species on PlantoScan.
Dicranopygium is part of the Cyclanthaceae plant family — browse all Cyclanthaceae genera and species.
Dicranopygium tatica copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dicranopygium tatica Hammel, family Cyclanthaceae (first published in Novon 13: 62 (2003)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dicranopygium tatica, 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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