Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus Plant Care

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus (Morillo) W.D.Stevens

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Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus, synonym Matelea fimbriatiflora, is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, and Ecuador.

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How do you care for Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus?

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.

Where Is the Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus Native To?

Native range8 countries

What Is the Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus?

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus (Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Gonolobus genus. Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, and Ecuador.

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus displays a vining, twining habit growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.

What Light Does the Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus Need?

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus 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 Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus?

Well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Do You Repot a Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus?

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 Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus?

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to arizona gonolobus plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus 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.

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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus?

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus 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 Gonolobus genus โ€” compare its care with other Gonolobus species on PlantoScan.

Gonolobus is part of the Apocynaceae plant family โ€” browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.

Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus thrives in bright light and direct sun โ€” see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus (Morillo) W.D.Stevens, family Apocynaceae (first published in Novon 10: 243 (2000)) โ€” World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Gonolobus fimbriatiflorus 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.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks โ€” values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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