Tenorea heterophylla Plant Care
Tenorea heterophylla Gasp.
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This plant's most distinctive visual feature is its tri-colored variegated leaves, with shades of green, pink, and white. Originating from Southeast Asia, Tenorea heterophylla is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique and eye-catching foliage that adds a pop of color to any indoor garden.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Tenorea heterophylla?
Water Tenorea heterophylla every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Tenorea heterophylla Native To?
What Is the Tenorea heterophylla?
Tenorea heterophylla (Tenorea heterophylla) belongs to the Moraceae family within the Tenorea genus. Tenorea heterophylla is native to East Asia and naturalised in parts of the southeastern and south-central United States.
Tenorea heterophylla displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Tenorea heterophylla produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tenorea heterophylla?
Tenorea heterophylla 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 Tenorea heterophylla Need?
Tenorea heterophylla thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tenorea heterophylla Prefer?
Tenorea heterophylla grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Tenorea heterophylla prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tenorea heterophylla?
Well-draining, loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Tenorea heterophylla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tenorea heterophylla?
Feed Tenorea heterophylla 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 Tenorea heterophylla?
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 Tenorea heterophylla?
Tenorea heterophylla can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets, stem cuttings.
Is the Tenorea heterophylla Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tenorea heterophylla, 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 Tenorea heterophylla?
Tenorea heterophylla 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 Tenorea heterophylla Need?
Tenorea heterophylla grows outdoors in USDA Zone 6a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 6a. Tenorea heterophylla is native to East Asia and naturalised in parts of the southeastern and south-central United States.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6a – 10b
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Tenorea heterophylla 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 Tenorea genus (family Moraceae) — search all Tenorea species in the plant lookup.
Tenorea heterophylla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tenorea heterophylla Gasp., family Moraceae (first published in Nov. Gen. Fic. 7. 1844 ; Ric. Caprifico: 81. 1845) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tenorea heterophylla, 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 6a – 10b, 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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