Delostoma integrifolium Plant Care
Delostoma integrifolium D.Don
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Delostoma integrifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae, native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is used as a street tree in a number of South American cities.
Bright indirect to partial sun
At a glance
How do you care for Delostoma integrifolium?
Delostoma integrifolium grows best in bright indirect to partial sun.
What Is the Delostoma integrifolium?
Delostoma integrifolium (Delostoma integrifolium) belongs to the Bignoniaceae family within the Delostoma genus. Delostoma integrifolium is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Delostoma integrifolium displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Delostoma integrifolium produces tubular, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Delostoma integrifolium Need?
Delostoma integrifolium thrives in bright indirect to partial sun. Avoid placing Delostoma integrifolium in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial sun
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Delostoma integrifolium?
Loamy, well-draining soil mix with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Delostoma integrifolium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Delostoma integrifolium?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Delostoma integrifolium?
Delostoma integrifolium can be propagated through softwood cuttings, air layering.
Is the Delostoma integrifolium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Delostoma integrifolium, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Delostoma integrifolium?
Delostoma integrifolium is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Delostoma integrifolium is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
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Delostoma is part of the Bignoniaceae plant family β browse all Bignoniaceae genera and species.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Delostoma integrifolium D.Don, family Bignoniaceae (first published in Edinburgh Philos. J. 9: 264 (1823)) β World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Delostoma integrifolium, 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.
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