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Dioclea guianensis Plant Care
Dioclea guianensis Benth.
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Dioclea guianensis is a tropical vine known for its unique heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with prominent veins. Originating from the rainforests of South America, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its attractive foliage and fast-growing habit.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Dioclea guianensis?
Water Dioclea guianensis every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Dioclea guianensis Native To?
What Is the Dioclea guianensis?
Dioclea guianensis (Dioclea guianensis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Dioclea genus. Dioclea guianensis is native to the Americas.
Dioclea guianensis displays a vining, climbing growth habit, reaching up to 15 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Dioclea guianensis produces showy clusters of red, orange, or yellow pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dioclea guianensis?
Dioclea guianensis requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Dioclea guianensis Need?
Dioclea guianensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dioclea guianensis Prefer?
Dioclea guianensis grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Dioclea guianensis prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dioclea guianensis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Dioclea guianensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dioclea guianensis?
Feed Dioclea guianensis 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 Dioclea guianensis?
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 Dioclea guianensis?
Dioclea guianensis can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to grandiflora dioclea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dioclea guianensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dioclea guianensis, 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 Dioclea guianensis?
Dioclea guianensis is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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 Dioclea guianensis Need?
Dioclea guianensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Dioclea guianensis is native to the Americas. In cooler regions, grow Dioclea guianensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Dioclea guianensis 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 Dioclea genus — compare its care with other Dioclea species on PlantoScan.
Dioclea is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Dioclea guianensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dioclea guianensis Benth., family Fabaceae (first published in Comm. Legum. Gen. : 70 (1837)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dioclea guianensis, 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.
- Photo: Fatrabbit at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — 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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