Shortleaf Phaedranassa Plant Care
Phaedranassa brevifolia Meerow
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Phaedranassa brevifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Water Shortleaf Phaedranassa every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Shortleaf Phaedranassa Native To?
What Is the Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Shortleaf Phaedranassa (Phaedranassa brevifolia) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Phaedranassa genus. Shortleaf Phaedranassa is native to Ecuador.
Shortleaf Phaedranassa displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Shortleaf Phaedranassa produces umbels of trumpet-shaped flowers in red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Phaedranassa brevifolia 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 Shortleaf Phaedranassa Need?
Shortleaf Phaedranassa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Shortleaf Phaedranassa Prefer?
Phaedranassa brevifolia grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Shortleaf Phaedranassa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Shortleaf Phaedranassa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Feed Shortleaf Phaedranassa 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
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How Do You Repot a Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Repot every 2-3 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 Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Shortleaf Phaedranassa can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to phaedranassa cinerea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Shortleaf Phaedranassa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Shortleaf Phaedranassa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
Toxic to cats and dogs.
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 Shortleaf Phaedranassa?
Shortleaf Phaedranassa is susceptible to aphids, thrips, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Shortleaf Phaedranassa Need?
Shortleaf Phaedranassa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Shortleaf Phaedranassa is native to Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Shortleaf Phaedranassa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Shortleaf Phaedranassa 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 Phaedranassa genus — compare its care with other Phaedranassa species on PlantoScan.
Phaedranassa is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Shortleaf Phaedranassa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phaedranassa brevifolia Meerow, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Sida 12: 30 (1987)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Shortleaf Phaedranassa, 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 12a, 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.
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