Dregea sinensis Plant Care
Dregea sinensis Hemsl.
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Dregea sinensis is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae that is native to China. The species is regarded as "unplaced" by Plants of the World Online as of December 2023; the genus Dregea has been synonymized with Stephanotis.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Dregea sinensis?
Dregea sinensis grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Dregea sinensis Native To?
What Is the Dregea sinensis?
Dregea sinensis (Dregea sinensis) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Dregea genus. Dregea sinensis is native to China.
Dregea sinensis displays a twining vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dregea sinensis produces small, fragrant clusters of white or pink flowers.
What Light Does the Dregea sinensis Need?
Dregea sinensis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Dregea sinensis 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 Dregea sinensis?
Well-draining sandy loam with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Dregea sinensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dregea sinensis?
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 Dregea sinensis?
Dregea sinensis can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Dregea sinensis 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 Dregea sinensis?
Dregea sinensis is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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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Dregea sinensis 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 Dregea genus — compare its care with other Dregea species on PlantoScan.
Dregea is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Dregea sinensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dregea sinensis Hemsl., family Apocynaceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 115 (1889)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Dregea sinensis 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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