Cyclanthus bipartitus
Split-leaf ornamental foliage plant
Habit
Perennial
Height
1–2 cm
Growth
Clumping
Soil
Moist rich soil
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28
Humidity (%)
70–90
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10–15
Health Benefits
Air purification
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed monthly
Common Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf blight, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or drooping leaves, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, leaf tip burn, leaf tearing or collapse, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected leaves, maintain high humidity with good air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root problems
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.