Amicia zygomeris
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Amicia zygomeris

Yoke-leaved amicia

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
46
Observations
171

Description

Source: leafsnap

Amicia zygomeris, the yoke-leaved amicia, is a woody plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Mexico. Grown as an ornamental plant, it is said to be hardy down to −10 °C (14 °F)

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Amicia zygomeris is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky sites with natural shade. It prefers partial sunlight but can endure full sun when necessary. This flexibility enables it to flourish under varying levels of sun exposure.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Amicia zygomeris prefers moderate temperatures, about the same range most people find comfortable. It does best in conditions that are neither excessively warm nor cold. The primary concern with high temperatures is the potential for sunburn, so providing some shade in summer is recommended to avoid overheating. When temperatures fall, Amicia zygomeris goes dormant. To keep it growing continuously, warmer winter temperatures need to be maintained. Frost can harm the plant and should be avoided.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Amicia zygomeris species do well with one or two applications of organic natural fertilizers that contain potassium and phosphorus. Apply the fertilizer before planting, work it into the soil, and water thoroughly. Typically one application is enough, but a second can be applied once seedlings are established. Avoid using too much fertilizer to prevent harming the plants.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Amicia
Family
Fabaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
2.44 m
Mature Spread
1.52 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Fall
Native Area
Mexico

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Common Names (1)

en Yoke-leaved amicia