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Small-flowered Anodendron Plant Care
Anodendron parviflorum (Roxb.) I.M.Turner
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This plant is known for its striking red and green variegated leaves, adding a pop of color to any garden. Originating from South America, Anodendron parviflorum is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and rare beauty. Its compact size and easy care make it a desirable addition to any plant collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Small-flowered Anodendron?
Water Small-flowered Anodendron 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 4 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Small-flowered Anodendron Native To?
What Is the Small-flowered Anodendron?
Small-flowered Anodendron (Anodendron parviflorum) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Anodendron genus. Small-flowered Anodendron is native to tropical Asia. Small-flowered Anodendron is also known as Tiny-flowered Anodendron.
Small-flowered Anodendron displays a vining, trailing plant growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Small-flowered Anodendron produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Small-flowered Anodendron?
Anodendron parviflorum 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 Small-flowered Anodendron Need?
Small-flowered Anodendron thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Small-flowered Anodendron in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Small-flowered Anodendron Prefer?
Anodendron parviflorum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Small-flowered Anodendron 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 Small-flowered Anodendron?
Well-draining, acidic soil mix with added peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Small-flowered Anodendron to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Small-flowered Anodendron?
Feed Small-flowered Anodendron every 4 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 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Small-flowered Anodendron?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide room for growth. 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 Small-flowered Anodendron?
Small-flowered Anodendron can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering, division.
Is the Small-flowered Anodendron Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Small-flowered Anodendron?
Small-flowered Anodendron is susceptible to mealybugs, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Small-flowered Anodendron Need?
Small-flowered Anodendron grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Small-flowered Anodendron is native to tropical Asia. In cooler regions, grow Small-flowered Anodendron as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Small-flowered Anodendron 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 Anodendron genus — compare its care with other Anodendron species on PlantoScan.
Anodendron is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Small-flowered Anodendron thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anodendron parviflorum (Roxb.) I.M.Turner, family Apocynaceae (first published in Webbia 71(2): 227. 2016 [9 Jun 2016] [epublished]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Small-flowered Anodendron 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.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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