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Telegraph plant.
Codariocalyx motorius
Pronunciación ko-dar-ee-oh-KAY-liks moh-TOR-ee-us
También se conoce como dancing plant, semaphore plant, semaphore-plant, telegraph plant, telegraph-plant
The telegraph plant is famous for its leaves that move in response to light and sound. It is a fascinating tropical shrub that adds a bit of wonder to any collection. You will love watching its leaflets dance throughout the day.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Media
- Tipo de planta
- Tropical shrub
- Luz
- Bright indirect light is best for healthy growth.
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 3 a 7 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 3 to 4 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Medio
Cuidados
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its tropical home. Watch for drooping leaves, which often signal that the plant needs more water or higher humidity. Place it in a spot with stable temperatures to keep those leaves moving.
- Riego
- Keep the soil evenly damp to the touch at all times.
- Abonado
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Poda
- Trim back long stems to encourage a bushier shape.
- Trasplante
- Move to a slightly larger pot once the roots begin to circle the bottom.
- Suelo
- Well draining peat based mix
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- There is no evidence suggesting this plant is toxic to cats or dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Small oval shaped leaflets
- Leaves move in rhythmic patterns
- Small pink or purple flowers
- Slender branching stems
Ciencia
- Familia
- Fabaceae
- Género
- Codariocalyx
- Orden
- Fabales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
También en
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