Henry's Saruma Plant Care
Saruma henryi Oliv.
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Saruma is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Aristolochiaceae containing the single species Saruma henryi. It is endemic to China, where it occurs in Gansu, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Henry's Saruma?
Henry's Saruma grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Henry's Saruma Native To?
What Is the Henry's Saruma?
Henry's Saruma (Saruma henryi) belongs to the Aristolochiaceae family within the Saruma genus. Henry's Saruma is native to China.
Henry's Saruma displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Henry's Saruma produces small, bell-shaped yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Henry's Saruma Need?
Henry's Saruma thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Henry's Saruma in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Henry's Saruma?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Henry's Saruma to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Henry's Saruma?
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 Henry's Saruma?
Henry's Saruma can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Henry's Saruma Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Henry's Saruma, 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 Henry's Saruma?
Henry's Saruma is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Henry's Saruma 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 Saruma genus — compare its care with other Saruma species on PlantoScan.
Saruma is part of the Aristolochiaceae plant family — browse all Aristolochiaceae genera and species.
Henry's Saruma thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Saruma henryi Oliv., family Aristolochiaceae (first published in Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1895 (1889)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Henry's Saruma, 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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