Botanico

Plant profile

Nectandra cissiflora

Nectandra cissiflora Nees

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Nectandra cissiflora is an outdoor plant with dense and attractive foliage. It thrives in well-drained soils and requires direct sunlight.

Open-data facts

Life form
It is a tree: woody structure of arboreal size.
Climate
Native climate: humid tropical. High warmth and ambient humidity.
Origin / area
Its geographical roots are located in: Mexico (Veracruz, Chiapas) to S. Trop. America, Trinidad.

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    Ecological interactions

    • Animals that eat this plant:

      Alouatta caraya

    • Serves as a host to:

      Blastobasidae, BOLD:ABV2167, BOLD:ABV0306, Insecta

    Basic care

    Watering
    Medium frequency; adjust for heat and pot size.
    Light
    Place in a bright spot with a curtain or beside the window.
    Temperature
    Don’t leave it outdoors in hard frosts.
    Humidity
    Neither desert-dry nor a constantly steamy bath.

    Pet toxicity

    Not a safe plant for animals to nibble on leaves or stems.

    Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).

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