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Voyria tenella (Voyria tenella)

Voyria tenella is a small, saprophytic plant found in tropical regions, characterized by its delicate, often brightly colored stems and lack of chlorophyll.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich soil. Prefers acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Does not require fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry.

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich soil. Prefers acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures.

Ideal range 20-28°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Does not require fertilization.

Obtains nutrients from decaying organic matter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.05-0.15 m

Spread

0.05-0.1 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Type

Scale-like

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Biglandularia azurea H.Karst.
Leiphaimos azurea (H.Karst.) Gilg
Leiphaimos brachyloba (Griseb.) Urb.
Leiphaimos disadenantha (Griseb.) Alain
Leiphaimos nuda Gilg
Leiphaimos nudus (Splitg.) Miq.
Leiphaimos portoricensis Britton
Leiphaimos simplex (Griseb.) Standl.
Leiphaimos tenellus (Guilding ex Hook.) Miq.
Voyria brachyloba Griseb.
Voyria disadenantha Griseb.
Voyria nuda Splitg.
Voyria simplex Griseb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyGentianaceae
  • genusVoyria
  • speciesVoyria tenella
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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