Urvillea ulmacea — an easy houseplant, prefers partial sun light
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Urvillea ulmacea

Urvillea Ulmacea

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Urvillea ulmacea is a plant species in the genus Urvillea found in French Guiana and in the Caatinga region of Brazil.

A note from PlantMom

Apaac memiliki ketahanan terhadap penyakit yang baik dan secara umum tidak mudah terserang penyakit. Dalam hal perawatan, tanaman ini relatif mudah dipelihara. Jika ditanam di luar, penyiraman hanya sedikit diperlukan dan tanaman yang lebih besar umumnya tidak perlu dipangkas. Namun, tanaman yang lebih kecil sebaiknya dipangkas setelah berbunga. Apaact cocok untuk siapa saja yang memiliki ruang luar, seperti kebun atau dek, dan tidak memerlukan banyak pengalaman merawat tanaman.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Urvillea Ulmacea.

Light

Apaac is native to habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it grows under natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatility and hardiness.

Temperature

Apaac berasal dari wilayah tropis, yang iklimnya umumnya hangat dan lembap. Karena itu tanaman ini menyesuaikan diri dengan suhu tinggi dan kelembapan. Ia tidak menyukai perubahan suhu yang tiba-tiba dan lebih memilih kondisi suhu yang stabil, sehingga penting untuk menghindari fluktuasi suhu di dalam ruangan. Biasanya ia tidak tahan terhadap suhu dingin dan membutuhkan suhu yang lebih tinggi untuk tumbuh. Jika suhu lingkungan turun terlalu rendah, pertumbuhan dapat terhenti atau tanaman bahkan bisa mati.

Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize an Apaac is in early spring when it comes out of dormancy. Doing so supports overall growth and the development of flowers. Fertilizing improves the leaves, stems, and branches, and encourages flowers that are large, vivid, and long-lasting. It helps move nutrients from the roots to the blooms and enhances the plant’s health and resistance to disease.

Pruning

APAAC grows rapidly and develops dense foliage, especially if pruned early in the spring. To maintain its health, remove any dead branches and thin out crowded areas to improve air circulation. Use clean tools during pruning to prevent the spread of disease. This practice not only enhances the plant's appearance but also increases flowering and supports structural stability and longevity.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Vine, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Urvillea
Family
Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
3.05 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Colombia, Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

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