Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium Plant Care
Isomacrolobium triplisomere (Pellegr.) Breteler
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Featuring vibrant red and green variegated leaves, this unique plant originates from the tropical regions of South America. Its striking foliage makes it highly sought after by plant collectors seeking to add a pop of color to their indoor jungle.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Water Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium 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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium (Isomacrolobium triplisomere) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Isomacrolobium genus. Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium is native to South America. Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium is also known as Triplisomere Macrolobium.
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium produces small clusters of yellow flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Isomacrolobium triplisomere 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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium Need?
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium Prefer?
Isomacrolobium triplisomere grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium 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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Feed Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium 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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to isomacrolobium lebrunii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium, 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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium?
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium 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 Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium Need?
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium is native to South America. In cooler regions, grow Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium 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.
Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Isomacrolobium triplisomere (Pellegr.) Breteler, family Fabaceae (first published in Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 78: 143 (2008)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Triple-leaf Isomacrolobium, 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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