Tovara filiformis Plant Care
Tovara filiformis Nakai
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Persicaria filiformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to the Kuril Islands, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam. It was first described as Polygonum filiforme in 1784 by Carl Thunberg and transferred to the genus Persicaria in 1819 by Takenoshin Nakai.
Every 3–5 days
Partial to full shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Tovara filiformis?
Water Tovara filiformis every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Tovara filiformis Native To?
What Is the Tovara filiformis?
Tovara filiformis (Tovara filiformis) belongs to the Polygonaceae family within the Tovara genus. Tovara filiformis is native to the Kuril Islands, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Tovara filiformis displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Tovara filiformis produces small, inconspicuous flowers in dense spikes.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tovara filiformis?
Tovara filiformis requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Tovara filiformis Need?
Tovara filiformis thrives in partial to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Tovara filiformis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tovara filiformis Prefer?
Tovara filiformis grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Tovara filiformis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Tovara filiformis?
Rich, moist soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Tovara filiformis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tovara filiformis?
Feed Tovara filiformis 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 Tovara filiformis?
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 Tovara filiformis?
Tovara filiformis can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Tovara filiformis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tovara filiformis, 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 Tovara filiformis?
Tovara filiformis is susceptible to aphids, leaf miners, 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 Tovara filiformis Need?
Tovara filiformis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Tovara filiformis is native to the Kuril Islands, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam. In cooler regions, grow Tovara filiformis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Tovara filiformis 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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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tovara filiformis Nakai, family Polygonaceae (first published in Rigakkwai 24(4): 8 (1926)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tovara filiformis, 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 12a, 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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