Dewit's Lagenandra Plant Care
Lagenandra dewitii Crusio & A.de Graaf
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Lagenandra dewitii is an aquatic to semi-aquatic flowering plant species belonging to the aroid genus Lagenandra. It was first described in 1986, from living plants and dried herbarium material, and named in honour of Dutch botanist Hendrik de Wit.
Bright indirect to low light
At a glance
How do you care for Dewit's Lagenandra?
Dewit's Lagenandra grows best in bright indirect to low light.
What Is the Dewit's Lagenandra?
Dewit's Lagenandra (Lagenandra dewitii) belongs to the Araceae family within the Lagenandra genus.
Dewit's Lagenandra displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Dewit's Lagenandra produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Dewit's Lagenandra Need?
Dewit's Lagenandra thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Dewit's Lagenandra in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dewit's Lagenandra?
Rich, well-draining peat-based soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Dewit's Lagenandra to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Dewit's Lagenandra?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Dewit's Lagenandra?
Dewit's Lagenandra can be propagated through division, rhizome cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bogner's lagenandra plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dewit's Lagenandra Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dewit's Lagenandra, 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 Dewit's Lagenandra?
Dewit's Lagenandra is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. 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.
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Dewit's Lagenandra 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 Lagenandra genus — compare its care with other Lagenandra species on PlantoScan.
Lagenandra is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Dewit's Lagenandra copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lagenandra dewitii Crusio & A.de Graaf, family Araceae (first published in Aqua Pl. 1986: 57 (1986)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dewit's Lagenandra, 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.
- 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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