Dicliptera
Also known as
Diapedium niederleinianum, Diapedium pohlianum, Diapedium sericeum, Diapedium tweedianum, Diapedium tweedieanum, Dicliptera deltica, Dicliptera imminuta, Dicliptera lutea, Dicliptera niederleiniana, Dicliptera pohliana, Dicliptera sericea, Dicliptera squarrosa hirsuta, Dicliptera suberecta, Dicliptera tomentosa, Dicliptera tweediana, Dicliptera tweediana chacoensis, Dicliptera tweediana flaviflora, Dicliptera tweediana microphylla, Dicliptera tweedieana, Dicliptera tweedieana chacoensis, Dicliptera tweedieana flaviflora, Dicliptera tweedieana microphylla, Jacobinia suberecta and Justicia abnormis
Taxonomy
Dicliptera squarrosa
Dicliptera
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Dicliptera
Water
How often to water your Dicliptera
every 9
Dicliptera 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Dicliptera in your home
a window
Dicliptera love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dicliptera does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dicliptera in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dicliptera
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 Dicliptera after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dicliptera 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.
Sunlight Needs
Dicliptera requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Dicliptera does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Dicliptera
Dicliptera
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft 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.
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