Landolphia mannii Plant Care
Landolphia mannii [Dyer]
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Landolphi mannii is a liana within the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is commonly called Jungle chocolate or Malombo.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Landolphia mannii?
Water Landolphia mannii 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. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Landolphia mannii?
Landolphia mannii (Landolphia mannii) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Landolphia genus.
Landolphia mannii displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Landolphia mannii produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Landolphia mannii?
Landolphia mannii 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 Landolphia mannii Need?
Landolphia mannii thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Landolphia mannii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Landolphia mannii Prefer?
Landolphia mannii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Landolphia mannii 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 Landolphia mannii?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Landolphia mannii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Landolphia mannii?
Feed Landolphia mannii 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 Landolphia mannii?
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 Landolphia mannii?
Landolphia mannii can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild rubber vine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Landolphia mannii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets
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 Landolphia mannii?
Landolphia mannii is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, 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 Landolphia mannii Need?
Landolphia mannii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Landolphia mannii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Landolphia mannii 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 Landolphia genus — compare its care with other Landolphia species on PlantoScan.
Landolphia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Landolphia mannii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Landolphia mannii [Dyer], family Apocynaceae (first published in Rep. Progr. Condition Roy. Gard. Kew 1880: 39 (1881)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Landolphia mannii is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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