Windsorina guianensis Plant Care

Windsorina guianensis (Windsorina guianensis) belongs to the Rapateaceae family within the Windsorina genus.

Windsorina guianensis displays a clumping, low rosette growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Windsorina guianensis produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Windsorina guianensis every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Windsorina guianensis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Windsorina guianensis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Windsorina guianensis tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Windsorina guianensis prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Loamy, well-draining soil with added peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Windsorina guianensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Windsorina guianensis every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and loamy, well-draining soil with added peat moss and perlite. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Windsorina guianensis is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Windsorina guianensis can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Windsorina guianensis while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Windsorina guianensis is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Windsorina guianensis can be propagated through division, offsets, seeds.

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Windsorina guianensis 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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Windsorina guianensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Windsorina guianensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.