Macaranga myriolepida is a fast-growing, often large shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia, typically found in disturbed habitats and forest edges.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C; protect from frost and sudden drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Macaranga myriolepida regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering during cooler months but do not allow the soil to become completely dry.
Prune Macaranga myriolepida to maintain its shape and size, and to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best undertaken in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Use clean, sharp secateurs.
Macaranga myriolepida can be propagated by seeds sown in well-draining compost, or by stem cuttings taken during the growing season. Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone and placed in a warm, humid environment to encourage root development.
Repot Macaranga myriolepida every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based compost with added perlite.
Repotting is best done in spring, before the active growing season commences, to minimize stress.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Macaranga |
| Species | Macaranga myriolepida |
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