Dolichopetalum kwangsiense Plant Care
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense Tsiang
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Dolichopetalum is a genus of plants in the family Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1973. It contains only one known species, Dolichopetalum kwangsiense, endemic to China, known from the Provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Dolichopetalum kwangsiense?
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Dolichopetalum kwangsiense Native To?
What Is the Dolichopetalum kwangsiense?
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense (Dolichopetalum kwangsiense) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Dolichopetalum genus. Dolichopetalum kwangsiense is native to China, known from the Provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan.
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dolichopetalum kwangsiense produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Dolichopetalum kwangsiense Need?
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Dolichopetalum kwangsiense 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 Dolichopetalum kwangsiense?
Well-draining, sandy soil mix with added organic matter like peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Dolichopetalum kwangsiense to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dolichopetalum kwangsiense?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide space for growth. 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 Dolichopetalum kwangsiense?
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Dolichopetalum kwangsiense Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly 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 Dolichopetalum kwangsiense?
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. 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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Dolichopetalum kwangsiense 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 Dolichopetalum genus — compare its care with other Dolichopetalum species on PlantoScan.
Dolichopetalum is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Dolichopetalum kwangsiense thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dolichopetalum kwangsiense Tsiang, family Apocynaceae (first published in Acta Bot. Sin. 15: 137 (1973)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Dolichopetalum kwangsiense 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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