Ectozoma pavonii Plant Care
Ectozoma pavonii Miers
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Ectozoma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae. It includes a single species, Ectozoma pavonii, a liana native to Ecuador and northern and central Peru.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Ectozoma pavonii?
Water Ectozoma pavonii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Ectozoma pavonii?
Ectozoma pavonii (Ectozoma pavonii) belongs to the Solanaceae family within the Ectozoma genus. Ectozoma pavonii is native to Ecuador and northern and central Peru.
Ectozoma pavonii displays a vining, trailing perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Ectozoma pavonii produces small trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters of red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Ectozoma pavonii?
Ectozoma pavonii 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 Ectozoma pavonii Need?
Ectozoma pavonii thrives in bright indirect light to partial shade. Avoid placing Ectozoma pavonii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Ectozoma pavonii Prefer?
Ectozoma pavonii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Ectozoma pavonii prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ectozoma pavonii?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Ectozoma pavonii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Ectozoma pavonii?
Feed Ectozoma pavonii 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 Ectozoma pavonii?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide room 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 Ectozoma pavonii?
Ectozoma pavonii can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering, division.
Is the Ectozoma pavonii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets, ingestion may cause severe discomfort
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 Ectozoma pavonii?
Ectozoma pavonii is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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 Ectozoma pavonii Need?
Ectozoma pavonii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Ectozoma pavonii is native to Ecuador and northern and central Peru. In cooler regions, grow Ectozoma pavonii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Ectozoma pavonii 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 Ectozoma genus — compare its care with other Ectozoma species on PlantoScan.
Ectozoma is part of the Solanaceae plant family — browse all Solanaceae genera and species.
Ectozoma pavonii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ectozoma pavonii Miers, family Solanaceae (first published in Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. ser. 2, 4(21): 191. 1849 [Sep 1849]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ectozoma pavonii 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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