Eleutherostylis renistipulata Plant Care
Eleutherostylis renistipulata Burret
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Grewia renistipulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a tree endemic to northeastern New Guinea.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Water Eleutherostylis renistipulata every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun 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.
Where Is the Eleutherostylis renistipulata Native To?
What Is the Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata (Eleutherostylis renistipulata) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Eleutherostylis genus. Eleutherostylis renistipulata is native to northeastern New Guinea.
Eleutherostylis renistipulata displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Eleutherostylis renistipulata produces large, showy blooms in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata 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 Eleutherostylis renistipulata Need?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Eleutherostylis renistipulata Prefer?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Eleutherostylis renistipulata 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 Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Eleutherostylis renistipulata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Feed Eleutherostylis renistipulata 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 Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Repot every 2-3 years in early 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 Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering, division.
Is the Eleutherostylis renistipulata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Eleutherostylis renistipulata, 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 Eleutherostylis renistipulata?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, 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 Eleutherostylis renistipulata Need?
Eleutherostylis renistipulata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Eleutherostylis renistipulata is native to northeastern New Guinea. In cooler regions, grow Eleutherostylis renistipulata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Eleutherostylis renistipulata 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 Eleutherostylis genus — compare its care with other Eleutherostylis species on PlantoScan.
Eleutherostylis is part of the Malvaceae plant family — browse all Malvaceae genera and species.
Eleutherostylis renistipulata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eleutherostylis renistipulata Burret, family Malvaceae (first published in Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 630 (1926)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Eleutherostylis renistipulata, 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 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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