Flabellaria paniculata Plant Care
Flabellaria paniculata Cav.
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Flabellaria is a genus in the Malpighiaceae, a family of about 75 genera of flowering plants in the order Malpighiales. Flabellaria includes one variable species, Flabellaria paniculata.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Flabellaria paniculata?
Water Flabellaria paniculata 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.
What Is the Flabellaria paniculata?
Flabellaria paniculata (Flabellaria paniculata) belongs to the Malpighiaceae family within the Flabellaria genus.
Flabellaria paniculata displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Flabellaria paniculata produces small yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Flabellaria paniculata?
Flabellaria paniculata 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 Flabellaria paniculata Need?
Flabellaria paniculata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Flabellaria paniculata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Flabellaria paniculata Prefer?
Flabellaria paniculata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Flabellaria paniculata 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 Flabellaria paniculata?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Flabellaria paniculata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Flabellaria paniculata?
Feed Flabellaria paniculata 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 Flabellaria paniculata?
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 Flabellaria paniculata?
Flabellaria paniculata can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Flabellaria paniculata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Flabellaria paniculata, 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 Flabellaria paniculata?
Flabellaria paniculata is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, 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 Flabellaria paniculata Need?
Flabellaria paniculata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Flabellaria paniculata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Flabellaria paniculata 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 Flabellaria genus — compare its care with other Flabellaria species on PlantoScan.
Flabellaria is part of the Malpighiaceae plant family — browse all Malpighiaceae genera and species.
Flabellaria paniculata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Flabellaria paniculata Cav., family Malpighiaceae (first published in Diss. 9: 436 (1790)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Flabellaria paniculata, 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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