Sanchezia Plant (Sanchezia nobilis) Indoor Care, Propagation, Problems with Solutions
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Sanchezia Plant (Sanchezia nobilis) blossoms in bright indirect light, warm and humid conditions and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soils coupled with monthly feeding in the growing season.
Sanchezia Plant also called Golden Vein Plant is among the popular flowering plants with yellow tubular flowers in upright clusters above the foliage.
The blooms in Golden Vein Plant are attractive but the large leaves up to 12 inches long provide the main display with their yellow or ivory veins.
The Sanchezia Plant is a striking, perennial shrub named after Jose Sanchez, a 19th century professor of botany at Cadiz, Spain.
Botanical name: Sanchezia nobilis
Syn. Sanchezia speciosa
Family: Acanthaceae
Common names: Sanchezia Plant, Golden Vein Plant
Origin
Sanchezia nobilis also called Sanchezia speciosa is native to the lowlands of tropical South and Central America, where it grows as an understory plant.
Size
Sanchezia Plant can grow to a height of 10 feet and requires regular pruning to control its growth.
Toxicity
A research directed by C. Daehler (UH Botany) at Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) found that Sanchezia nobilis is non-toxic to humans and pets. However, it produces a sap that may cause skin irritation in sensitive people therefore always wear gloves when handling this plant.
Similar Plants
Sanchezia Plant is similar in appearance to the more popular Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant), which is much smaller, growing to a height of 2 feet only.
Where to Buy
Are you looking to add this spectacular plant to your collection? You may acquire them from Etsy (Link to Etsy).
Sanchezia nobilis Care Indoors
Sanchezia Plant (Sanchezia nobilis) flourishes in bright indirect light, average warmth of 18-260C, humidity of 55-70% and consistently moist, fertile, well-drained, all purpose potting soils coupled with monthly feeding during the growing season.
Golden Vein Plant requires regular pruning to keep it neat, to encourage a bushy growth and to rejuvenate growth. Young plants needed to be repotted annually while the mature plants require to be repotted when they become pot-bound. Keep reading for more on these growing conditions and how to provide them.
Watering
Water Sanchezia Plant thoroughly during the growing season and maintain the soil consistently moist thorough out the season.
Decrease watering in the cold season to maintain the soil slightly moist but do not allow the soil to dry out completely to prevent wilting and drooping of the leaves.
Make sure that the pot has a drainage hole and the soil is free-draining to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can result in root-rot disease which is indicated by yellowing leaves.
Light Requirements
Sanchezia Plant grows best in bright indirect light (filtered light). Keep it away from direct sunshine as it can cause sun scorch marks (brown leaf patches) on the leaves.
In low light Golden Vein Plant becomes leggy and may not flower, therefore, consider installing a grow light where natural light is not sufficient. Take a look at these full spectrum grow lights on Amazon.
Rotate the pot regularly to ensure that the plant receives adequate light on all sides for uniform growth and to prevent lopsided growth.
Temperature and Humidity
Average warmth of 18-260C is ideal for the Sanchezia Plant. A room temperature that is comfortable for you is ideal for this plant. Keep it away from drafts as they can lead to wilting and drooping leaves, curled leaf edges and reduced growth.
Golden Vein Plant thrives in humidity of 55-70%. Too low humidity (dry air) for the plant will result in brown leaf tips and edges. To raise humidity, set the pot on a wet pebble tray or use a cool mist humidifier.
Regularly clean the leaves by damp-wiping with a soft cloth to get rid of dust and also discourage pest infestation. Ensure that there is good air circulation to minimize fungal diseases.
Fertilizer
Feed Sanchezia Plant with a balanced, liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks during the growing season. Do not feed in the cold season as growth is minimal and feeding at this time may cause fertilizer burn and death of the plant.
Potting Mix
The best potting medium for Sanchezia Plant should be rich in organic matter and free-draining to prevent it from getting soggy while providing the required nutrients. Most all purpose potting mixes are ideal for this plant.
Repotting
Repot young Sanchezia Plants annually at the beginning of the growing season into a pot 1 size larger than the current one. Repot mature plants at the beginning of the growing season only when the plant becomes pot-bound.
Ascertain that the pot has a drainage hole and the soil is free-draining to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to root-rot. Check out these self watering planters with drainage hole on Amazon.
Pruning
Pruning Sanchezia Plant involves removal of any dead leaves to keep it tidy as well as minimize pest and disease infestations. Pinch the growing tips to encourage a bushy and compact growth. With a sharp, clean pair of pruning scissors, cutback the stems after flowering when the plant becomes overgrown to rejuvenate growth.
Propagation
Sanchezia Plant (Sanchezia nobilis) can be propagated at the beginning of the growing season from stem cuttings.
How to propagate Sanchezia Plant from stem cuttings
Take 3-4 inches of stem cuttings from a healthy Sanchezia Plant. Ensure each cutting has at least 2-3 leaf nodes.
Dip the cut end of the cutting in a rooting hormone and insert the cut end into moist, well-drained soil.
Cover the set up with clear polythene to increase humidity and warmth to hasten rooting.
Place the set up in a warm, brightly-lit place and maintain the soil moist until the cuttings are rooted.
Allow substancial growth before transplanting the new Golden Vein Plant after which you can begin routine care.
Sanchezia nobilis Problems
Sanchezia Plant (Sanchezia nobilis) problems include brown leaf patches, brown tips and edges, curled leaf edges, wilting, lack of blooms, pests and diseases among others. Keep reading for more on these problems and how to fix them.
Lack of blooms
Too little light is the reason why Sanchezia Plant is not blooming. Position the plant in a brighter spot where it will receive bright indirect light or instal a grow light if the natural light is not adequate. Check out this post on understanding light for houseplants.
Pests
The common pests in Sanchezia Plant are scale insects, spider mites, mealy bugs and aphids especially where the air is too dry (low humidity). Isolate the affected plant to prevent spread to other plants and treat it for the pests. Learn how to identify and get rid of pests in houseplants.
To reduce the occurence of these pests, raise humidity by setting the pot on a wet pebble tray or grow the plant in a brightly-lit bathroom and other moist areas in the home.
Brown leaf tips and edges
Brown leaf tips and edges in Sanchezia Plant are caused by too dry air which results in low air humidity. To raise humidity, set the pot on a wet pebble tray or use a cool mist humidifier. You may also grow the plant in a well-lit bathroom, kitchen and other humid areas in the home. Check out these techniques on how to raise humidity for houseplants.
Curled leaves and leaf drop
Leaf curl and leaf drop in Sanchezia Plant are caused by too low temperature brought about by cold drafts. Keep the plant away from cold drafts from windy windows and doors, air conditioning units and others and maintain an average warmth of 18-260C. Check out this guide on understanding temperature for houseplants.
Brown soft leaf spots
Brown soft leaf spots in Sanchezia Plant are due to too wet soil (soggy soil) or overwatering causing the soil to be saturated with water. Ensure that the pot has a drainage hole and the soil is free-draining to prevent the soil from getting soggy. In addition, reduce watering in the cold season as growth is minimal at this time to maintain the soil slightly moist.
Wilted and drooping leaves
Wilted and drooping leaves in Sanchezia Plant are caused by underwatering or too high temperature. Maintain the soil consistently moist during the growing period and maintain an average room temperature of 18-260C. Keep the plant away from hot drafts from hot air vents, hot surfaces and others.
Brown leaf patches
Brown leaf patches in Sanchezia Plant are sunscorch marks caused by exposure of the plant to direct hot sunshine. Keep the plant away from direct sunshine or instal a light curtain to protect it from direct hot sunlight.
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