Large-leaved moonseed Plant Care
Triclisia macrophylla Oliv.
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Triclisia macrophylla is a species of plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing shrub producing stems 10 - 20 meters long.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Large-leaved moonseed?
Large-leaved moonseed grows best in bright indirect light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Large-leaved moonseed Native To?
What Is the Large-leaved moonseed?
Large-leaved moonseed (Triclisia macrophylla) belongs to the Menispermaceae family within the Triclisia genus. Large-leaved moonseed is native to Cameroon, the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea, and Sierra Leone.
Large-leaved moonseed displays a climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Large-leaved moonseed produces small greenish-yellow flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Large-leaved moonseed Need?
Large-leaved moonseed thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Large-leaved moonseed in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Large-leaved moonseed?
Well-draining loamy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Large-leaved moonseed to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Large-leaved moonseed?
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 Large-leaved moonseed?
Large-leaved moonseed can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to triclisia lanceolata plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Large-leaved moonseed 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Large-leaved moonseed?
Large-leaved moonseed is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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.
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Large-leaved moonseed 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 Triclisia genus — compare its care with other Triclisia species on PlantoScan.
Triclisia is part of the Menispermaceae plant family — browse all Menispermaceae genera and species.
Large-leaved moonseed thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Triclisia macrophylla Oliv., family Menispermaceae (first published in Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 48 (1868)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Large-leaved moonseed 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.
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