Phylloxylon perrieri Plant Care
Phylloxylon perrieri Drake
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Phylloxylon perrieri is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Madagascar, and some Eastern parts of Jamaica.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Phylloxylon perrieri?
Plant Phylloxylon perrieri in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young tree every 7–14 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Phylloxylon perrieri?
Phylloxylon perrieri (Phylloxylon perrieri) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Phylloxylon genus.
Phylloxylon perrieri displays a tall, upright tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Phylloxylon perrieri produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Water a young or newly planted Phylloxylon perrieri every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Phylloxylon perrieri Need?
Phylloxylon perrieri thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Phylloxylon perrieri Prefer?
Phylloxylon perrieri tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Phylloxylon perrieri prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Phylloxylon perrieri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Feed Phylloxylon perrieri every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Phylloxylon perrieri is suited to USDA Zone 13a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Phylloxylon perrieri can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Prune Phylloxylon perrieri while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Phylloxylon perrieri in Winter?
Phylloxylon perrieri is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Phylloxylon perrieri?
Phylloxylon perrieri can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to phylloxylon arenicola plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Phylloxylon perrieri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Phylloxylon perrieri, 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 Phylloxylon perrieri?
Phylloxylon perrieri is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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 Phylloxylon perrieri Need?
Phylloxylon perrieri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Phylloxylon perrieri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Phylloxylon perrieri 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 Phylloxylon genus — compare its care with other Phylloxylon species on PlantoScan.
Phylloxylon is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Phylloxylon perrieri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phylloxylon perrieri Drake, family Fabaceae (first published in Hist. Phys. Madagascar 30: 192 (1902 publ. 1903)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Phylloxylon perrieri, 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 13a, 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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