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Hannonia hesperidum Plant Care
Hannonia hesperidum Braun-Blanq. & Maire
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This unique plant is known for its striking bright red and green striped leaves, resembling a candy cane. Originating from Central and South America, Hannonia hesperidum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its eye-catching appearance and ability to thrive in low light conditions.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Hannonia hesperidum?
Water Hannonia hesperidum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% 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.
Where Is the Hannonia hesperidum Native To?
What Is the Hannonia hesperidum?
Hannonia hesperidum (Hannonia hesperidum) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Hannonia genus. Hannonia hesperidum is native to Morocco and confined to Western Morocco, Promontory of Hercules.
Hannonia hesperidum displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Hannonia hesperidum produces showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hannonia hesperidum?
Hannonia hesperidum 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 Hannonia hesperidum Need?
Hannonia hesperidum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hannonia hesperidum Prefer?
Hannonia hesperidum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Hannonia hesperidum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hannonia hesperidum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Hannonia hesperidum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hannonia hesperidum?
Feed Hannonia hesperidum 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 Hannonia hesperidum?
Repot every 2-3 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 Hannonia hesperidum?
Hannonia hesperidum can be propagated through offsets, seeds.
Is the Hannonia hesperidum 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 Hannonia hesperidum?
Hannonia hesperidum is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. 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 Hannonia hesperidum Need?
Hannonia hesperidum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Hannonia hesperidum is native to Morocco and confined to Western Morocco, Promontory of Hercules. In cooler regions, grow Hannonia hesperidum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Hannonia hesperidum 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 Hannonia genus — compare its care with other Hannonia species on PlantoScan.
Hannonia is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Hannonia hesperidum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hannonia hesperidum Braun-Blanq. & Maire, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 22: 104 (1931)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Hannonia hesperidum 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.
- Photo: Samuel GUIRAUDOU, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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