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Triphyophyllum peltatum Plant Care
Triphyophyllum peltatum (Hutch. & Dalziel) Airy Shaw
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The Triphyophyllum peltatum stands out with its unique palmate leaves that are divided into three lobes. Originally from tropical West Africa, this plant is highly sought after by collectors for its carnivorous nature, as it is known to trap and digest insects with its sticky hairs on the leaves, making it a fascinating addition to any botanical collection.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to partial shade
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Water Triphyophyllum peltatum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Triphyophyllum peltatum Native To?
What Is the Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Triphyophyllum peltatum (Triphyophyllum peltatum) belongs to the Dioncophyllaceae family within the Triphyophyllum genus. Triphyophyllum peltatum is native to tropical western Africa, in Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
Triphyophyllum peltatum displays a vining, climbing growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Triphyophyllum peltatum produces small greenish flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Triphyophyllum peltatum 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 Triphyophyllum peltatum Need?
Triphyophyllum peltatum thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Triphyophyllum peltatum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Triphyophyllum peltatum Prefer?
Triphyophyllum peltatum grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Triphyophyllum peltatum prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Well-draining acidic soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Triphyophyllum peltatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Feed Triphyophyllum peltatum 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 Triphyophyllum peltatum?
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 Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Triphyophyllum peltatum can be propagated through seeds.
Is the Triphyophyllum peltatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets
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 Triphyophyllum peltatum?
Triphyophyllum peltatum is susceptible to aphids, 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 Triphyophyllum peltatum Need?
Triphyophyllum peltatum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Triphyophyllum peltatum is native to tropical western Africa, in Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. In cooler regions, grow Triphyophyllum peltatum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Triphyophyllum peltatum 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 Triphyophyllum genus — compare its care with other Triphyophyllum species on PlantoScan.
Triphyophyllum is part of the Dioncophyllaceae plant family — browse all Dioncophyllaceae genera and species.
Triphyophyllum peltatum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Triphyophyllum peltatum (Hutch. & Dalziel) Airy Shaw, family Dioncophyllaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 7: 342 (1952)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Triphyophyllum peltatum 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: B. Phalan, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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