Isomacrolobium lebrunii Plant Care
Isomacrolobium lebrunii (J.Léonard) Aubrév. & Pellegr.
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Englerodendron lebrunii is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Water Isomacrolobium lebrunii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. 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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii (Isomacrolobium lebrunii) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Isomacrolobium genus.
Isomacrolobium lebrunii displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Isomacrolobium lebrunii produces small clusters of yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii 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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii Need?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Isomacrolobium lebrunii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Isomacrolobium lebrunii Prefer?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Isomacrolobium lebrunii 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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Isomacrolobium lebrunii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Feed Isomacrolobium lebrunii 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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to isomacrolobium leptorrhachis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Isomacrolobium lebrunii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Isomacrolobium lebrunii, 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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Isomacrolobium lebrunii Need?
Isomacrolobium lebrunii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Isomacrolobium lebrunii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Isomacrolobium lebrunii 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 Isomacrolobium genus — compare its care with other Isomacrolobium species on PlantoScan.
Isomacrolobium is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Isomacrolobium lebrunii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Isomacrolobium lebrunii (J.Léonard) Aubrév. & Pellegr., family Fabaceae (first published in Fl. Forest. Côte d’Ivoire [Aubréville] ed. 2, 1: 280, in adnot. 1959 [Apr-Jun 1959]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Isomacrolobium lebrunii, 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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