Galantharum kishii Plant Care
Galantharum kishii P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
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Galantharum is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Araceae. The only species is Galantharum kishii.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Galantharum kishii?
Water Galantharum kishii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% 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 Galantharum kishii?
Galantharum kishii (Galantharum kishii) belongs to the Araceae family within the Galantharum genus.
Galantharum kishii displays a clumping, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Galantharum kishii produces small, white spadix flowers surrounded by a green spathe.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Galantharum kishii?
Galantharum kishii 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 Galantharum kishii Need?
Galantharum kishii thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Galantharum kishii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Galantharum kishii Prefer?
Galantharum kishii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Galantharum kishii prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Galantharum kishii?
Rich, well-draining potting mix with added perlite and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Galantharum kishii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Galantharum kishii?
Feed Galantharum kishii 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 Galantharum kishii?
Repot every 1-2 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 Galantharum kishii?
Galantharum kishii can be propagated through division, offsets, air layering.
Is the Galantharum kishii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly 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 Galantharum kishii?
Galantharum kishii is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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 Galantharum kishii Need?
Galantharum kishii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Galantharum kishii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Galantharum kishii 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 Galantharum genus — compare its care with other Galantharum species on PlantoScan.
Galantharum is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Galantharum kishii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Galantharum kishii P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong, family Araceae (first published in Aroideana 38E(2): 25 (2015)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Galantharum kishii 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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