Faskia divaricata Plant Care
Faskia divaricata Lour. ex Gomes
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Strophanthus divaricatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a liana or sarmentose shrub growing up to 4.5 m (15 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 4 cm (1.6 in).
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Faskia divaricata?
Water Faskia divaricata every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. 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 Faskia divaricata?
Faskia divaricata (Faskia divaricata) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Faskia genus. Faskia divaricata is native to southern China and northern Vietnam.
Faskia divaricata displays a tall, vine-like climber growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Faskia divaricata produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Faskia divaricata?
Faskia divaricata 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 Faskia divaricata Need?
Faskia divaricata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Faskia divaricata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Faskia divaricata Prefer?
Faskia divaricata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Faskia divaricata 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 Faskia divaricata?
Well-draining soil mix with high organic content, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and pine bark. Good drainage is essential for Faskia divaricata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Faskia divaricata?
Feed Faskia divaricata 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 Faskia divaricata?
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 Faskia divaricata?
Faskia divaricata can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Faskia divaricata 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.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Faskia divaricata?
Faskia divaricata is susceptible to mealybugs, 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Faskia divaricata Need?
Faskia divaricata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Faskia divaricata is native to southern China and northern Vietnam. In cooler regions, grow Faskia divaricata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Faskia divaricata 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 Faskia genus (family Apocynaceae) — search all Faskia species in the plant lookup.
Faskia divaricata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Faskia divaricata Lour. ex Gomes, family Apocynaceae (first published in Mem. Acad. Real Sci. Lisboa, 2 Cl. Sci. Moraes , n.s., 4(1): 28 (1868)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Faskia divaricata 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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