Adelonema crinipes is a rare aroid from Southeast Asia, known for its attractive, textured foliage and often discovered in humid, shaded environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
50% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Tolerates lower light but growth may be slower.
Keep soil consistently moist
50% intensity
Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining potting mix
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Average room temperatures
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Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks in spring/summer. None in fall/winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering slightly during the cooler, dormant months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid standing water.
Prune Adelonema crinipes primarily to maintain its shape and remove any yellowing, damaged, or dead leaves. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears. Pruning can also encourage bushier growth.
Trim back leggy stems to promote a more compact plant. Do this as needed.
Adelonema crinipes can be propagated through stem cuttings or by division of established plants. For stem cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings and root them in moist potting mix or water.
Division is best done during repotting in spring, separating healthy rhizomes with at least one leaf.
Repot your Adelonema crinipes every 1-2 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally one formulated for aroids or tropical plants. Repotting is best done in spring.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Adelonema |
| Species | Adelonema crinipes |
Similar in genus Adelonema
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