Stigmatodon amadoi Plant Care
Stigmatodon amadoi (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss
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Stigmatodon amadoi is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Stigmatodon amadoi?
Water Stigmatodon amadoi every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to dappled sunlight. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Stigmatodon amadoi Native To?
What Is the Stigmatodon amadoi?
Stigmatodon amadoi (Stigmatodon amadoi) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family within the Stigmatodon genus. Stigmatodon amadoi is native to Brazil.
Stigmatodon amadoi displays a rosette-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Stigmatodon amadoi produces colorful bracts with small tubular flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Stigmatodon amadoi?
Stigmatodon amadoi 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 Stigmatodon amadoi Need?
Stigmatodon amadoi thrives in bright indirect to dappled sunlight. Avoid placing Stigmatodon amadoi in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to dappled sunlight
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Stigmatodon amadoi Prefer?
Stigmatodon amadoi grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Stigmatodon amadoi prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stigmatodon amadoi?
Well-draining epiphytic mix with bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Stigmatodon amadoi to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Stigmatodon amadoi?
Feed Stigmatodon amadoi 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Stigmatodon amadoi?
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 Stigmatodon amadoi?
Stigmatodon amadoi can be propagated through offsets (pups), seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to stigmatodon apparicianus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Stigmatodon amadoi Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stigmatodon amadoi, 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 Stigmatodon amadoi?
Stigmatodon amadoi is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Stigmatodon amadoi Need?
Stigmatodon amadoi grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Stigmatodon amadoi is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Stigmatodon amadoi as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Stigmatodon amadoi 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 Stigmatodon genus — compare its care with other Stigmatodon species on PlantoScan.
Stigmatodon is part of the Bromeliaceae plant family — browse all Bromeliaceae genera and species.
Stigmatodon amadoi thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stigmatodon amadoi (Leme) Leme, G.K.Br. & Barfuss, family Bromeliaceae (first published in Phytotaxa 279: 57 (2016)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stigmatodon amadoi, 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 13a, 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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