Tuerckheim's Guamatela Plant Care
Guamatela tuerckheimii Donn.Sm.
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Guamatela is a genus of flowering plants in the order Crossosomatales. Guamatela is the only genus in the family Guamatelaceae.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Water Tuerckheim's Guamatela every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. 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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Tuerckheim's Guamatela (Guamatela tuerckheimii) belongs to the Guamatelaceae family within the Guamatela genus. Tuerckheim's Guamatela is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Tuerckheim's Guamatela displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Tuerckheim's Guamatela produces showy clusters of small, colorful flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Guamatela tuerckheimii 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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela Need?
Tuerckheim's Guamatela thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Tuerckheim's Guamatela in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tuerckheim's Guamatela Prefer?
Guamatela tuerckheimii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Tuerckheim's Guamatela 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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tuerckheim's Guamatela to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Feed Tuerckheim's Guamatela 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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Tuerckheim's Guamatela can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division of offsets, seeds.
Is the Tuerckheim's Guamatela Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tuerckheim's Guamatela, 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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela?
Tuerckheim's Guamatela 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 Tuerckheim's Guamatela Need?
Tuerckheim's Guamatela grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Tuerckheim's Guamatela is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In cooler regions, grow Tuerckheim's Guamatela as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Tuerckheim's Guamatela 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 Guamatela genus — compare its care with other Guamatela species on PlantoScan.
Guamatela is part of the Guamatelaceae plant family — browse all Guamatelaceae genera and species.
Tuerckheim's Guamatela thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Guamatela tuerckheimii Donn.Sm., family Guamatelaceae (first published in Bot. Gaz. 57: 420 (1914)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tuerckheim's Guamatela, 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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