Jollydora glandulosa Plant Care
Jollydora glandulosa G.Schellenb.
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"Featuring emerald green leaves with striking silver markings, this plant hails from the lush rainforests of South America. Jollydora glandulosa is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage pattern and ability to thrive in low light conditions, making it a rare and coveted addition to any indoor garden."
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Jollydora glandulosa?
Water Jollydora glandulosa every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Jollydora glandulosa?
Jollydora glandulosa (Jollydora glandulosa) belongs to the Connaraceae family within the Jollydora genus. Jollydora glandulosa is native to Cameroon and Nigeria. Jollydora glandulosa is also known as Glandular jollydora, Sticky jollydora.
Jollydora glandulosa displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Jollydora glandulosa produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Jollydora glandulosa?
Jollydora glandulosa requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Jollydora glandulosa Need?
Jollydora glandulosa thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Jollydora glandulosa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Jollydora glandulosa Prefer?
Jollydora glandulosa grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Jollydora glandulosa prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Jollydora glandulosa?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Jollydora glandulosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Jollydora glandulosa?
Feed Jollydora glandulosa every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Jollydora glandulosa?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide space for growth. 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 Jollydora glandulosa?
Jollydora glandulosa can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to jollydora pierrei plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Jollydora glandulosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Jollydora glandulosa, 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 Jollydora glandulosa?
Jollydora glandulosa is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. 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 Jollydora glandulosa Need?
Jollydora glandulosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 11b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 11b. Jollydora glandulosa is native to Cameroon and Nigeria. In cooler regions, grow Jollydora glandulosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 11b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Jollydora glandulosa 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 Jollydora genus — compare its care with other Jollydora species on PlantoScan.
Jollydora is part of the Connaraceae plant family — browse all Connaraceae genera and species.
Jollydora glandulosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Jollydora glandulosa G.Schellenb., family Connaraceae (first published in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 455 (1919)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Jollydora glandulosa, 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 11b – 12b, 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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