Greenflower Plant Care
Lennea viridiflora Seem.
Updated · Sources · How we source care data
Lennea viridiflora is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. Its distribution extends the length of Central America, from the border with Colombia to Mexico.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Greenflower?
Water Greenflower every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Greenflower Native To?
What Is the Greenflower?
Greenflower (Lennea viridiflora) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Lennea genus. Greenflower is native to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama in lowland rainforest.
Greenflower displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Greenflower produces small clusters of fragrant white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Greenflower?
Lennea viridiflora 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 Greenflower Need?
Greenflower thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Greenflower in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Greenflower Prefer?
Lennea viridiflora grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Greenflower 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 Greenflower?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Greenflower to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Greenflower?
Feed Greenflower 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Greenflower?
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 Greenflower?
Greenflower can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Greenflower Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Greenflower, 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 Greenflower?
Greenflower 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 Greenflower Need?
Greenflower grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Greenflower is native to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama in lowland rainforest. In cooler regions, grow Greenflower as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Greenflower 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 Lennea genus — compare its care with other Lennea species on PlantoScan.
Lennea is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Greenflower thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
Related Plant Care Guides
Closely related plants with similar care requirements:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lennea viridiflora Seem., family Fabaceae (first published in Bot. Voy. Herald : 107 (1853)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Greenflower, 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.
Spotted a mistake? Email info@upvision.media with the page link — we check and correct reported errors.
Identify Plants Like the
Greenflower Instantly
Scan any plant with your phone camera and get instant ID, care tips, water and fertilizer reminders, and health checks — all in one app.
Free
to download
iOS & Android
platforms
Light & dark
mode
100,000+
species