Sida abutifolia aka Spreading Fantails

Q: What are the water needs for Spreading Fantails

Spreading Fantails should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Q: What is the right soil for Spreading Fantails

Spreading Fantails loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Q: What is the sunlight requirement for Spreading Fantails

To ensure optimal growth, the Spreading Fantails prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Taxonomy ID: 12412

Genus Sida Family Malvaceae Order Malvales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Spreading Fantails, Procumbent Sida, Prostrate Sida

More information about Spreading Fantails

How difficult is it to take care of Spreading Fantails

Spreading Fantails requires a bit more attention and knowledge to thrive, making it a suitable plant for those with some gardening experience.

What is the growth pattern and size of Spreading Fantails?

New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.

What are the water needs for Spreading Fantails

Spreading Fantails should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

What is the right soil for Spreading Fantails

Spreading Fantails loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

What is the sunlight requirement for Spreading Fantails

To ensure optimal growth, the Spreading Fantails prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Is Spreading Fantails toxic to humans/pets?

Ploi's records do not contain confirmed information on the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event of accidental ingestion of plant material with questionable toxicity by you, a family member, or a pet, it is always a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

More info:
Wikipedia • GBIF

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