Ivory Curl Tree Plant Care
Legnephora moorei (F.Muell.) Miers
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Legnephora moorei, the round-leaf vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is endemic to the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Ivory Curl Tree?
Ivory Curl Tree grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Ivory Curl Tree Native To?
What Is the Ivory Curl Tree?
Ivory Curl Tree (Legnephora moorei) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Legnephora genus. Ivory Curl Tree is native to the rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Ivory Curl Tree is also known as Ivory Curl Flower, White Lace Flower.
Ivory Curl Tree displays a twining vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ivory Curl Tree produces small greenish-yellow flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Ivory Curl Tree Need?
Ivory Curl Tree thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Ivory Curl Tree in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ivory Curl Tree?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Ivory Curl Tree to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ivory Curl Tree?
Repot annually 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 Ivory Curl Tree?
Ivory Curl Tree can be propagated through softwood cuttings, air layering.
Is the Ivory Curl Tree Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Ivory Curl Tree?
Ivory Curl Tree is susceptible to spider mites, 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.
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Ivory Curl Tree 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 Legnephora genus — compare its care with other Legnephora species on PlantoScan.
Legnephora is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Ivory Curl Tree thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Legnephora moorei (F.Muell.) Miers, family Menispermaceae (first published in Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 19: 90 (1867)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ivory Curl Tree 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.
- 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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