Sphaerosacme decandra Plant Care
Sphaerosacme decandra (Wall.) T.D.Penn.
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Sphaerosacme is a monotypic genus of plants in the family Meliaceae. The sole species is Sphaerosacme decandra, a dioecious tree with odd-pinnate leaves.
Bright indirect light
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How do you care for Sphaerosacme decandra?
Plant Sphaerosacme decandra in bright indirect light.
What Is the Sphaerosacme decandra?
Sphaerosacme decandra (Sphaerosacme decandra) belongs to the Meliaceae family within the Sphaerosacme genus.
Sphaerosacme decandra displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Sphaerosacme decandra produces small white flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Sphaerosacme decandra Need?
Sphaerosacme decandra thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Sphaerosacme decandra 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 Sphaerosacme decandra?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Sphaerosacme decandra to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
Where Should You Plant a Sphaerosacme decandra?
Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Do You Prune a Sphaerosacme decandra?
Prune Sphaerosacme decandra while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.
How Do You Care for a Sphaerosacme decandra in Winter?
Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.
Young and container-grown trees need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.
How Do You Propagate a Sphaerosacme decandra?
Sphaerosacme decandra can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Sphaerosacme decandra Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sphaerosacme decandra, 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 Sphaerosacme decandra?
Sphaerosacme decandra 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.
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Sphaerosacme decandra 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 Sphaerosacme genus — compare its care with other Sphaerosacme species on PlantoScan.
Sphaerosacme is part of the Meliaceae plant family — browse all Meliaceae genera and species.
Sphaerosacme decandra thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Sphaerosacme decandra (Wall.) T.D.Penn., family Meliaceae (first published in Blumea 22: 489 (1975)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sphaerosacme decandra, 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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