Drymonia urceolata Plant Care
Drymonia urceolata Wiehler
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Drymonia urceolata is a species of flowering plant in the genus Drymonia. It is a climber native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Drymonia urceolata?
Water Drymonia urceolata every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Drymonia urceolata?
Drymonia urceolata (Drymonia urceolata) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family within the Drymonia genus. Drymonia urceolata is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Drymonia urceolata displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Drymonia urceolata produces tubular, colorful flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Drymonia urceolata?
Drymonia urceolata 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 Drymonia urceolata Need?
Drymonia urceolata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Drymonia urceolata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Drymonia urceolata Prefer?
Drymonia urceolata grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Drymonia urceolata prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Drymonia urceolata?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for added aeration. Good drainage is essential for Drymonia urceolata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Drymonia urceolata?
Feed Drymonia urceolata 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 Drymonia urceolata?
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 Drymonia urceolata?
Drymonia urceolata can be propagated through stem cuttings, division, leaf cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to drymonia crenatiloba plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Drymonia urceolata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Drymonia urceolata, 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 Drymonia urceolata?
Drymonia urceolata is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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 Drymonia urceolata Need?
Drymonia urceolata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Drymonia urceolata is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. In cooler regions, grow Drymonia urceolata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Drymonia urceolata 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 Drymonia genus — compare its care with other Drymonia species on PlantoScan.
Drymonia is part of the Gesneriaceae plant family — browse all Gesneriaceae genera and species.
Drymonia urceolata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Drymonia urceolata Wiehler, family Gesneriaceae (first published in Selbyana 5: 85 (1978)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Drymonia urceolata, 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 13a, 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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