Ezoloba macrocarpa Plant Care
Ezoloba macrocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr.
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Ezoloba macrocarpa is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and the tribe Crotalarieae. It is a perennial plant endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Ezoloba macrocarpa grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Ezoloba macrocarpa Native To?
What Is the Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Ezoloba macrocarpa (Ezoloba macrocarpa) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Ezoloba genus. Ezoloba macrocarpa is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Ezoloba macrocarpa displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ezoloba macrocarpa produces small, colorful pea-like flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Ezoloba macrocarpa Need?
Ezoloba macrocarpa thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Ezoloba macrocarpa 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 Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Ezoloba macrocarpa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Repot annually 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 Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Ezoloba macrocarpa can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Ezoloba macrocarpa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ezoloba macrocarpa, 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 Ezoloba macrocarpa?
Ezoloba macrocarpa 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.
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Ezoloba macrocarpa 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 Ezoloba genus — compare its care with other Ezoloba species on PlantoScan.
Ezoloba is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Ezoloba macrocarpa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ezoloba macrocarpa (Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.-E.van Wyk & Boatwr., family Fabaceae (first published in Taxon 60: 170 (2011)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ezoloba macrocarpa, 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.
- 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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