2Heptapleurum arboricola Hayata
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Sources (4)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Heptapleurum arboricola · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial; The National Checklist of Taiwan) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q65940871 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature10 °CJanuary
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window.
February
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window.
March
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
The sunniest window (south or west).
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
The sunniest window (south or west).
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
After mid-May (last frosts) it can go outside – keep it in partial shade for the first 1–2 weeks to avoid sunburn.
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Bring it in when nights drop below 15 °C. Check for pests first.
October
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
November · now
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
The sunniest window (south or west).
December
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window.
Heptapleurum arboricola – what to know
Heptapleurum arboricola – family: Araliaceae, genus: Heptapleurum. Native range: Hainan, Taiwan, Brazil, South Africa. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 10 °C. 2 Perfect Plants Club members grow it – 2 specimens. It may be toxic to pets and people – keep it out of reach.
All Heptapleurum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Heptapleurum arboricola?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Heptapleurum arboricola need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Heptapleurum arboricola get?
Keep it above 10 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Heptapleurum arboricola toxic to cats and dogs?
It may be toxic to pets and people – keep it out of reach.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
Days between waterings · based on 1 logs
Who grows it?
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Heptapleurum arboricola (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q65940871 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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