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Warty Woodia Plant Care
Woodia verruculosa Schltr.
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Woodia verruculosa is a unique plant known for its warty leaves that have a distinctive texture and appearance. Native to tropical rainforests, this plant thrives in humid environments and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its unusual foliage.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Warty Woodia?
Water Warty Woodia every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Warty Woodia Native To?
What Is the Warty Woodia?
Warty Woodia (Woodia verruculosa) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Woodia genus. Warty Woodia is native to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa. Warty Woodia is also known as Verrucose Woodia.
Warty Woodia displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Warty Woodia produces small, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Warty Woodia?
Woodia verruculosa 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 Warty Woodia Need?
Warty Woodia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Warty Woodia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Warty Woodia Prefer?
Woodia verruculosa grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Warty Woodia 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 Warty Woodia?
Well-draining potting mix with added perlite for good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Warty Woodia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Warty Woodia?
Feed Warty Woodia every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Warty Woodia?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide space for growth. 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 Warty Woodia?
Warty Woodia can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering.
Is the Warty Woodia 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, can cause skin irritation
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 Warty Woodia?
Warty Woodia 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Warty Woodia 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 Woodia genus — compare its care with other Woodia species on PlantoScan.
Woodia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Warty Woodia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Woodia verruculosa Schltr., family Apocynaceae (first published in Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 31 (1894)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Warty Woodia 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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