Plant Care Phyllanthus mirabilis

Phyllanthus mirabilis

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Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

About Phyllanthus mirabilis

Phyllanthus mirabilis is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as being a survivor and a fast grower with only 54 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Phyllanthus mirabilis
Phyllanthus
Phyllanthaceae
Malpighiales

How to care for Phyllanthus mirabilis

💦 Water

How often to water your Phyllanthus mirabilis

Water needs for Phyllanthus mirabilis
0.5 cups
every 9

Phyllanthus mirabilis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Phyllanthus mirabilis

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Phyllanthus mirabilis in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Phyllanthus mirabilis: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Phyllanthus mirabilis may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Phyllanthus mirabilis in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Phyllanthus mirabilis

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Phyllanthus mirabilis: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Phyllanthus mirabilis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Phyllanthus mirabilis prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Phyllanthus mirabilis Water Frequency →

Phyllanthus mirabilis Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Phyllanthus mirabilis may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Phyllanthus mirabilis Light Requirements →

Phyllanthus mirabilis Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Phyllanthus mirabilis is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💩 Fertilizer

Phyllanthus mirabilis should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Phyllanthus mirabilis →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Phyllanthus mirabilis can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Phyllanthus mirabilis →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Phyllanthus mirabilis, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Phyllanthus mirabilis

Phyllanthus mirabilis

Phyllanthus mirabilis


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 2
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 1
Phyllanthus mirabilis has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@kanke avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
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globe Tambon Khao Mai Kaeo, Chang Wat Chon Buri
07/03/2021

This poetic plant closes her leaves in the evening and expands them in the morning and daytime. Low maintance and partial shade, the room she has AC but when it’s off it can get warmer and slightly humid. She’s been surviving either climate.💓

Survivor Survivor
@cjred avatar
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leaf-1 45 Plants
xp 6,260 XP
globe Downtown Core, Singapore
04/29/2021

Very unique caudex plant. Leaves fold at night to conserve energy.

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