Woodianthus sotoi Plant Care

Woodianthus sotoi (Woodianthus sotoi) belongs to the Malvaceae family within the Woodianthus genus. Woodianthus sotoi is native to eastern Bolivia.

Woodianthus sotoi displays a tall, upright shrub growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Woodianthus sotoi produces large, showy blooms in shades of pink, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

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

Woodianthus sotoi thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Woodianthus sotoi tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Woodianthus sotoi prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Rich, well-draining soil with added compost and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Woodianthus sotoi to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Woodianthus sotoi every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees 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 full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil with added compost and perlite. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Woodianthus sotoi is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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

Woodianthus sotoi can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 5 ft (2 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 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 Woodianthus sotoi 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 tree in one year.

Woodianthus sotoi 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.

Woodianthus sotoi can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Woodianthus sotoi is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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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Woodianthus sotoi grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Woodianthus sotoi is native to eastern Bolivia. In cooler regions, grow Woodianthus sotoi as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.