Paullinia navicularis Plant Care
Paullinia navicularis Radlk.
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Paullinia navicularis is a species of plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Paullinia navicularis?
Paullinia navicularis grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Paullinia navicularis Native To?
What Is the Paullinia navicularis?
Paullinia navicularis (Paullinia navicularis) belongs to the Sapindaceae family within the Paullinia genus. Paullinia navicularis is native to Ecuador.
Paullinia navicularis displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Paullinia navicularis produces small, greenish-white flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Paullinia navicularis Need?
Paullinia navicularis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Paullinia navicularis 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 Paullinia navicularis?
Well-draining, rich loamy soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Paullinia navicularis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Paullinia navicularis?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Paullinia navicularis?
Paullinia navicularis can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to guarana plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Paullinia navicularis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Paullinia navicularis, 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 Paullinia navicularis?
Paullinia navicularis is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. 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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Paullinia navicularis 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 Paullinia genus — compare its care with other Paullinia species on PlantoScan.
Paullinia is part of the Sapindaceae plant family — browse all Sapindaceae genera and species.
Paullinia navicularis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Paullinia navicularis Radlk., family Sapindaceae (first published in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 382 (1905)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Paullinia navicularis, 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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