Umbellate Phymosia Plant Care
Phymosia umbellata (Cav.) Kearney
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Phymosia umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and is cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Every 7–10 days
Partial to full sun
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Umbellate Phymosia?
Water Umbellate Phymosia every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Umbellate Phymosia Native To?
What Is the Umbellate Phymosia?
Umbellate Phymosia (Phymosia umbellata) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Phymosia genus. Umbellate Phymosia is native to Mexico.
Umbellate Phymosia displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Umbellate Phymosia produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Umbellate Phymosia?
Phymosia umbellata 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 Umbellate Phymosia Need?
Umbellate Phymosia thrives in partial to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Umbellate Phymosia Prefer?
Phymosia umbellata grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Umbellate Phymosia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Umbellate Phymosia?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Umbellate Phymosia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Umbellate Phymosia?
Feed Umbellate Phymosia 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 Umbellate Phymosia?
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 Umbellate Phymosia?
Umbellate Phymosia can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Umbellate Phymosia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Umbellate Phymosia, 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 Umbellate Phymosia?
Umbellate Phymosia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Umbellate Phymosia Need?
Umbellate Phymosia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Umbellate Phymosia is native to Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Umbellate Phymosia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Umbellate Phymosia 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 Phymosia genus — compare its care with other Phymosia species on PlantoScan.
Phymosia is part of the Malvaceae plant family — browse all Malvaceae genera and species.
Umbellate Phymosia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Phymosia umbellata (Cav.) Kearney, family Malvaceae (first published in Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 190 (1949)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Umbellate Phymosia, 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 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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