Water
Water Cecropia albicans regularly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as they are sensitive to overly wet conditions.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods to avoid root rot.
Also known as Hand Of Bakasura · Hand Of Bakasura (బకాసురుని చెయ్యి)
Cecropia albicans, a fast-growing neotropical tree, is known for its distinctive palmate leaves and role in forest regeneration.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct, harsh sun which can scorch leaves.
Keep Moist
50% intensity
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Cecropia albicans regularly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, as they are sensitive to overly wet conditions.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods to avoid root rot.
Prune Cecropia albicans to manage its size and shape, or to remove dead or damaged branches. It responds well to pruning, encouraging bushier growth.
Best done in spring before active growth begins to maintain its desired form.
Cecropia albicans can be propagated from stem cuttings, ideally taken from healthy, actively growing plants. Root cuttings in well-draining potting mix, kept moist and in bright, indirect light.
It may also be propagated from seed.
Repot young Cecropia albicans plants annually or when they become root-bound, typically in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix. Mature plants may only need repotting every 2-3 years.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Cecropia |
| Species | Cecropia albicans |
Similar in genus Cecropia
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