Dischidanthus urceolatus Plant Care
Dischidanthus urceolatus (Decne.) Tsiang
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Dischidanthus urceolatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native from south China to Vietnam. It was first described by Joseph Decaisne in 1844 as Marsdenia urceolata.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Dischidanthus urceolatus?
Dischidanthus urceolatus grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Dischidanthus urceolatus?
Dischidanthus urceolatus (Dischidanthus urceolatus) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Dischidanthus genus.
Dischidanthus urceolatus displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dischidanthus urceolatus produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Dischidanthus urceolatus Need?
Dischidanthus urceolatus thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Dischidanthus urceolatus in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dischidanthus urceolatus?
Well-draining, sandy soil mix with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Dischidanthus urceolatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dischidanthus urceolatus?
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 Dischidanthus urceolatus?
Dischidanthus urceolatus can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Dischidanthus urceolatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Dischidanthus urceolatus?
Dischidanthus urceolatus is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Dischidanthus urceolatus 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 Dischidanthus genus — compare its care with other Dischidanthus species on PlantoScan.
Dischidanthus is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Dischidanthus urceolatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dischidanthus urceolatus (Decne.) Tsiang, family Apocynaceae (first published in Sunyatsenia 3: 185 (1935)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Dischidanthus urceolatus 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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