Ohwia caudata Plant Care
Ohwia caudata (Thunb.) H.Ohashi
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Ohwia caudata, formerly placed in the genus Desmodium, is a deciduous nitrogen fixing plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in India, China, Taiwan and other parts of Asia.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Ohwia caudata?
Ohwia caudata grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Ohwia caudata?
Ohwia caudata (Ohwia caudata) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Ohwia genus. Ohwia caudata is native to India, China, Taiwan and other parts of Asia.
Ohwia caudata displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ohwia caudata produces small, colorful pea-like flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Ohwia caudata Need?
Ohwia caudata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Ohwia caudata 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 Ohwia caudata?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Ohwia caudata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ohwia caudata?
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 Ohwia caudata?
Ohwia caudata can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Ohwia caudata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ohwia caudata, 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 Ohwia caudata?
Ohwia caudata 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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Ohwia caudata 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 Ohwia genus — compare its care with other Ohwia species on PlantoScan.
Ohwia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Ohwia caudata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ohwia caudata (Thunb.) H.Ohashi, family Fabaceae (first published in Sci. Rep. Tohoku Imp. Univ., Ser. 4, Biol. 40: 243 (1999)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ohwia caudata, 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.
- 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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