Phyllotaenium lindenii Plant Care
Phyllotaenium lindenii André
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Phyllotaenium lindenii is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is the sole species in genus Phyllotaenium.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Water Phyllotaenium lindenii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Phyllotaenium lindenii (Phyllotaenium lindenii) belongs to the Araceae family within the Phyllotaenium genus. Phyllotaenium lindenii is native to the wet tropics of Colombia and Panama.
Phyllotaenium lindenii displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Phyllotaenium lindenii produces small inconspicuous flowers surrounded by a spadix.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Phyllotaenium lindenii 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 Phyllotaenium lindenii Need?
Phyllotaenium lindenii thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Phyllotaenium lindenii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Phyllotaenium lindenii Prefer?
Phyllotaenium lindenii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Phyllotaenium lindenii prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Well-draining peat-based potting mix with perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Phyllotaenium lindenii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Feed Phyllotaenium lindenii 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 Phyllotaenium lindenii?
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 Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Phyllotaenium lindenii can be propagated through division of rhizomes, air layering.
Is the Phyllotaenium lindenii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Phyllotaenium lindenii?
Phyllotaenium lindenii is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. 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 Phyllotaenium lindenii Need?
Phyllotaenium lindenii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Phyllotaenium lindenii is native to the wet tropics of Colombia and Panama. In cooler regions, grow Phyllotaenium lindenii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Phyllotaenium lindenii 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 Phyllotaenium genus (family Araceae) — search all Phyllotaenium species in the plant lookup.
Phyllotaenium lindenii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phyllotaenium lindenii André, family Araceae (first published in Ill. Hort. 19: t. 88 (1872)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Phyllotaenium lindenii is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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