Nautonia nummularia Plant Care
Nautonia nummularia Decne.
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Nautonia is a group of plants in the family Apocynaceae first described as a genus in 1844. It contains only one known species, Nautonia nummularia, native to Brazil.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Nautonia nummularia?
Nautonia nummularia grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Nautonia nummularia Native To?
What Is the Nautonia nummularia?
Nautonia nummularia (Nautonia nummularia) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Nautonia genus. Nautonia nummularia is native to Brazil.
Nautonia nummularia displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Nautonia nummularia produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Nautonia nummularia Need?
Nautonia nummularia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Nautonia nummularia 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 Nautonia nummularia?
Well-draining potting mix with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Nautonia nummularia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Nautonia nummularia?
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 Nautonia nummularia?
Nautonia nummularia can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Nautonia nummularia 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 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 Nautonia nummularia?
Nautonia nummularia is susceptible to spider mites, 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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Nautonia nummularia 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 Nautonia genus — compare its care with other Nautonia species on PlantoScan.
Nautonia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Nautonia nummularia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nautonia nummularia Decne., family Apocynaceae (first published in Prodr. 8: 510 (1844)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Nautonia nummularia 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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