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Split Leaf Carludovica (Carludovica drudei)
Herbaceous perennialPerennialModerate

Split Leaf Carludovica

Carludovica drudei

Family: Cyclanthaceae

Split Leaf Carludovica grows in partial shade and prefers rich moist tropical soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.

How to Grow Split Leaf Carludovica

Split Leaf Carludovica growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich moist tropical soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Split Leaf Carludovica as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.

Plant Overview

Split Leaf Carludovica (Carludovica drudei) is listed in the Cyclanthaceae family and categorized as a herbaceous perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-3057
Family
Cyclanthaceae
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Split Leaf Carludovica is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich moist tropical soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.

Hardiness zones
10-11
Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil
Rich moist tropical soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.0
Water needs
Moderate to high

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.