Schottariella mirifica Plant Care
Schottariella mirifica P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
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Schottariella is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Araceae. The only species is Schottariella mirifica.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to medium light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Schottariella mirifica?
Water Schottariella mirifica every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to medium light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Schottariella mirifica?
Schottariella mirifica (Schottariella mirifica) belongs to the Araceae family within the Schottariella genus.
Schottariella mirifica displays a clumping, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Schottariella mirifica produces small, inconspicuous flowers surrounded by a colorful spathe.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Schottariella mirifica?
Schottariella mirifica 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 Schottariella mirifica Need?
Schottariella mirifica thrives in bright indirect to medium light. Avoid placing Schottariella mirifica in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to medium light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Schottariella mirifica Prefer?
Schottariella mirifica grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Schottariella mirifica prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Schottariella mirifica?
Rich, well-draining peat-based mix with perlite and orchid bark. Good drainage is essential for Schottariella mirifica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Schottariella mirifica?
Feed Schottariella mirifica 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 Schottariella mirifica?
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 Schottariella mirifica?
Schottariella mirifica can be propagated through division, air layering, offsets.
Is the Schottariella mirifica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Schottariella mirifica?
Schottariella mirifica is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Schottariella mirifica Need?
Schottariella mirifica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Schottariella mirifica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Schottariella mirifica 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 Schottariella genus — compare its care with other Schottariella species on PlantoScan.
Schottariella is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Schottariella mirifica thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schottariella mirifica P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong, family Araceae (first published in Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 50: 270 (2009)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Schottariella mirifica is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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