Phaedranassa schizantha Plant Care
Phaedranassa schizantha Baker
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Phaedranassa schizantha is a species of plant that is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Phaedranassa schizantha?
Water Phaedranassa schizantha 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 Phaedranassa schizantha Native To?
What Is the Phaedranassa schizantha?
Phaedranassa schizantha (Phaedranassa schizantha) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Phaedranassa genus. Phaedranassa schizantha is native to Ecuador.
Phaedranassa schizantha displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Phaedranassa schizantha produces umbels of trumpet-shaped flowers in red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Phaedranassa schizantha?
Phaedranassa schizantha 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 Phaedranassa schizantha Need?
Phaedranassa schizantha thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Phaedranassa schizantha Prefer?
Phaedranassa schizantha grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Phaedranassa schizantha prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Phaedranassa schizantha?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Phaedranassa schizantha to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Phaedranassa schizantha?
Feed Phaedranassa schizantha 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 Phaedranassa schizantha?
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 Phaedranassa schizantha?
Phaedranassa schizantha can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to shortleaf phaedranassa plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Phaedranassa schizantha Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Phaedranassa schizantha, 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 Phaedranassa schizantha?
Phaedranassa schizantha 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 Phaedranassa schizantha Need?
Phaedranassa schizantha grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Phaedranassa schizantha is native to Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Phaedranassa schizantha as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Phaedranassa schizantha 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.
Phaedranassa schizantha thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phaedranassa schizantha Baker, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Gard. Chron. , n.s., 14: 556 (1880)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Phaedranassa schizantha, 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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