Stenandrium hirsutum Plant Care
Stenandrium hirsutum Nees
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Stenandrium hirsutum is a plant native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil. The description of the plant was published in Flora Brasiliensis in 1847.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Stenandrium hirsutum?
Water Stenandrium hirsutum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Stenandrium hirsutum Native To?
What Is the Stenandrium hirsutum?
Stenandrium hirsutum (Stenandrium hirsutum) belongs to the Acanthaceae family within the Stenandrium genus. Stenandrium hirsutum is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil.
Stenandrium hirsutum displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Stenandrium hirsutum produces tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or pink.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Stenandrium hirsutum?
Stenandrium hirsutum 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 Stenandrium hirsutum Need?
Stenandrium hirsutum thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Stenandrium hirsutum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Stenandrium hirsutum Prefer?
Stenandrium hirsutum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Stenandrium hirsutum prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stenandrium hirsutum?
Well-draining soil with high organic content, such as a mix of peat moss, perlite, and compost. Good drainage is essential for Stenandrium hirsutum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Stenandrium hirsutum?
Feed Stenandrium hirsutum 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 Stenandrium hirsutum?
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 Stenandrium hirsutum?
Stenandrium hirsutum can be propagated through stem cuttings, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to sweet shrub plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Stenandrium hirsutum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stenandrium hirsutum, 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 Stenandrium hirsutum?
Stenandrium hirsutum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Stenandrium hirsutum Need?
Stenandrium hirsutum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Stenandrium hirsutum is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Stenandrium hirsutum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Stenandrium hirsutum 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 Stenandrium genus — compare its care with other Stenandrium species on PlantoScan.
Stenandrium is part of the Acanthaceae plant family — browse all Acanthaceae genera and species.
Stenandrium hirsutum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stenandrium hirsutum Nees, family Acanthaceae (first published in Fl. Bras. 9: 77 (1847)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stenandrium hirsutum, 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 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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