Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve Plant Care
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve (Maxim.) L.R.Xu & B.H.Choi
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Every 7–10 days
Partial to full sun
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Water Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full sun. 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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve (Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Corethrodendron genus.
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve 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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve Need?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve thrives in partial to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve Prefer?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve 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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Feed Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve 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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve, 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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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 Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve Need?
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
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Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve 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 Corethrodendron genus (family Fabaceae) — search all Corethrodendron species in the plant lookup.
Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve (Maxim.) L.R.Xu & B.H.Choi, family Fabaceae (first published in Fl. China 10: 514 (2010)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Corethrodendron lignosum var. laeve, 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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