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Odontonema tubaeforme

About Odontonema tubaeforme

This plant is native to Central America. The specific epithet is in reference to the erect upright growth habit of the plant or the erect flower spikes. The name for the genus is from the Greek words 'odonto' meaning teeth and 'nema' meaning "thread".

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Odontonema tubaeforme

Genus

Odontonema

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Thyrsacanthus tubaeformis

How to care for Odontonema tubaeforme

💦 Water

How often to water your Odontonema tubaeforme

Odontonema tubaeforme 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Odontonema tubaeforme love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Odontonema tubaeforme does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Odontonema tubaeforme

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Odontonema tubaeforme: 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 Odontonema tubaeforme after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Odontonema tubaeforme 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Odontonema tubaeforme 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Odontonema tubaeforme 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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Odontonema tubaeforme can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 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 Odontonema tubaeforme, 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.