Oxygyne hyodoi Plant Care
Oxygyne hyodoi C.Abe & Akasawa
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Oxygyne hyodoi, commonly known as hina-no-bonbori, is a species of achlorophyllous mycoheterotrophic plant in the family Burmanniaceae. It is endemic to the island of Shikoku in Japan, where it is known only from the type locality.
Filtered light, shade
At a glance
How do you care for Oxygyne hyodoi?
Oxygyne hyodoi grows best in filtered light, shade.
Where Is the Oxygyne hyodoi Native To?
What Is the Oxygyne hyodoi?
Oxygyne hyodoi (Oxygyne hyodoi) belongs to the Burmanniaceae family within the Oxygyne genus. Oxygyne hyodoi is native to the island of Shikoku in Japan.
Oxygyne hyodoi displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Oxygyne hyodoi produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Oxygyne hyodoi Need?
Oxygyne hyodoi thrives in filtered light, shade. Avoid placing Oxygyne hyodoi in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered light, shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Oxygyne hyodoi?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Oxygyne hyodoi to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Oxygyne hyodoi?
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 Oxygyne hyodoi?
Oxygyne hyodoi can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to oxygyne shinzatoi plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Oxygyne hyodoi Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Oxygyne hyodoi, 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 Oxygyne hyodoi?
Oxygyne hyodoi is susceptible to mealybugs, 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.
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Oxygyne hyodoi 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 Oxygyne genus — compare its care with other Oxygyne species on PlantoScan.
Oxygyne is part of the Burmanniaceae plant family — browse all Burmanniaceae genera and species.
Oxygyne hyodoi produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Oxygyne hyodoi C.Abe & Akasawa, family Burmanniaceae (first published in J. Jap. Bot. 64: 161 (1989)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Oxygyne hyodoi, 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.
- 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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