Punjuba lehmannii Plant Care
Punjuba lehmannii Britton & Killip
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Punjuba lehmannii is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Andes of west-central Colombia and southern Peru.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Punjuba lehmannii?
Water Punjuba lehmannii every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Punjuba lehmannii Native To?
What Is the Punjuba lehmannii?
Punjuba lehmannii (Punjuba lehmannii) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Punjuba genus. Punjuba lehmannii is native to the Andes of west-central Colombia and southern Peru.
Punjuba lehmannii displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Punjuba lehmannii produces showy clusters of red, orange, or yellow pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Punjuba lehmannii?
Punjuba lehmannii requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Punjuba lehmannii Need?
Punjuba lehmannii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Punjuba lehmannii Prefer?
Punjuba lehmannii grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Punjuba lehmannii prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Punjuba lehmannii?
Rich, well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Punjuba lehmannii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Punjuba lehmannii?
Feed Punjuba lehmannii 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 Punjuba lehmannii?
Repot every 1-2 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 Punjuba lehmannii?
Punjuba lehmannii can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Punjuba lehmannii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Punjuba lehmannii, 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 Punjuba lehmannii?
Punjuba lehmannii is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Punjuba lehmannii Need?
Punjuba lehmannii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Punjuba lehmannii is native to the Andes of west-central Colombia and southern Peru. In cooler regions, grow Punjuba lehmannii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Punjuba lehmannii 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 Punjuba genus (family Fabaceae) — search all Punjuba species in the plant lookup.
Punjuba lehmannii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Punjuba lehmannii Britton & Killip, family Fabaceae (first published in Ann. New York Acad. Sci. 35: 127. 1936) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Punjuba lehmannii, 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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