Agalinis kingsii Plant Care
Agalinis kingsii Proctor
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Agalinis kingsii is a species of false foxglove that is endemic to the Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. It occurs in the southern margins of the Salina Reserve sedge wetlands and within the Central Mangrove Wetland.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Agalinis kingsii?
Water Agalinis kingsii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Agalinis kingsii Native To?
What Is the Agalinis kingsii?
Agalinis kingsii (Agalinis kingsii) belongs to the Orobanchaceae family within the Agalinis genus. Agalinis kingsii is native to the Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands.
Agalinis kingsii displays an upright, branching perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Agalinis kingsii produces tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Agalinis kingsii?
Agalinis kingsii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Agalinis kingsii Need?
Agalinis kingsii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Agalinis kingsii Prefer?
Agalinis kingsii grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Agalinis kingsii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Agalinis kingsii?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Agalinis kingsii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Agalinis kingsii?
Feed Agalinis kingsii every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Agalinis kingsii?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Agalinis kingsii?
Agalinis kingsii can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rough false foxglove plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Agalinis kingsii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Agalinis kingsii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Agalinis kingsii?
Agalinis kingsii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Agalinis kingsii Need?
Agalinis kingsii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Agalinis kingsii is native to the Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. In cooler regions, grow Agalinis kingsii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Agalinis kingsii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Agalinis genus — compare its care with other Agalinis species on PlantoScan.
Agalinis is part of the Orobanchaceae plant family — browse all Orobanchaceae genera and species.
Agalinis kingsii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Agalinis Species
Other Agalinis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Agalinis kingsii Proctor, family Orobanchaceae (first published in Sloanea 1: 3 (1977)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Agalinis kingsii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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