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Rudolphia volubilis Plant Care
Neorudolphia volubilis (Willd.) Britton
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Neorudolphia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. Neorudolphia is monotypic, the only species is Neorudolphia volubilis.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Rudolphia volubilis?
Rudolphia volubilis grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Rudolphia volubilis Native To?
What Is the Rudolphia volubilis?
Rudolphia volubilis (Neorudolphia volubilis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Neorudolphia genus. Rudolphia volubilis is native to Puerto Rico. Rudolphia volubilis is also known as Butea volubilis, Neorudolphia volubilis.
Rudolphia volubilis displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Rudolphia volubilis produces small clusters of colorful pea-like flowers.
What Light Does the Rudolphia volubilis Need?
Rudolphia volubilis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Rudolphia volubilis 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 Rudolphia volubilis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Rudolphia volubilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Rudolphia volubilis?
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 Rudolphia volubilis?
Rudolphia volubilis can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Rudolphia volubilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Rudolphia volubilis, 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 Rudolphia volubilis?
Rudolphia volubilis 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.
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Rudolphia volubilis 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 Neorudolphia genus — compare its care with other Neorudolphia species on PlantoScan.
Neorudolphia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Rudolphia volubilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Neorudolphia volubilis (Willd.) Britton, family Fabaceae (first published in Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 5: 426 (1924)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Rudolphia volubilis, 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.
- Photo: en:User:Saranphat.cha, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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