Ulearum donburnsii Plant Care
Ulearum donburnsii Croat & Feuerst.
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Ulearum donburnsii is a species of plant in the family Araceae. Native to the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador, it can be distinguished from its relative Ulearum sagittatum by the finer, thread-like staminodes on its spadix.
Bright indirect to low light
At a glance
How do you care for Ulearum donburnsii?
Ulearum donburnsii grows best in bright indirect to low light. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Ulearum donburnsii Native To?
What Is the Ulearum donburnsii?
Ulearum donburnsii (Ulearum donburnsii) belongs to the Araceae family within the Ulearum genus. Ulearum donburnsii is native to the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador, it can be distinguished from its relative Ulearum sagittatum by the finer, thread-like staminodes on its spadix.
Ulearum donburnsii displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ulearum donburnsii produces small, inconspicuous flowers surrounded by a colorful spathe.
What Light Does the Ulearum donburnsii Need?
Ulearum donburnsii thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Ulearum donburnsii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ulearum donburnsii?
Loose, well-draining potting mix with added perlite and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Ulearum donburnsii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ulearum donburnsii?
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 Ulearum donburnsii?
Ulearum donburnsii can be propagated through offsets, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to ulearum sagittatum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Ulearum donburnsii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Ulearum donburnsii?
Ulearum donburnsii is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. 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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Ulearum donburnsii 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 Ulearum genus — compare its care with other Ulearum species on PlantoScan.
Ulearum is part of the Araceae plant family — browse all Araceae genera and species.
Ulearum donburnsii copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ulearum donburnsii Croat & Feuerst., family Araceae (first published in Aroideana 25: 37 (2002 publ. 2003)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ulearum donburnsii 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.
- 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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