Bartlettina congesta Plant Care
Bartlettina constipatiflora (Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.
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This striking plant is known for its broad, glossy green leaves with deeply serrated edges. Originating from the cloud forests of Central America, Bartlettina constipatiflora is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and tall, elegant growth habit.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Bartlettina congesta?
Water Bartlettina congesta every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Bartlettina congesta?
Bartlettina congesta (Bartlettina constipatiflora) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Bartlettina genus. Bartlettina congesta is native to Central America, South America.
Bartlettina congesta displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Bartlettina congesta produces showy clusters of daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bartlettina congesta?
Bartlettina constipatiflora 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 Bartlettina congesta Need?
Bartlettina congesta thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bartlettina congesta Prefer?
Bartlettina constipatiflora grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Bartlettina congesta prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bartlettina congesta?
Rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Bartlettina congesta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bartlettina congesta?
Feed Bartlettina congesta 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 Bartlettina congesta?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Bartlettina congesta?
Bartlettina congesta can be propagated through division, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to purple eardrop plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Bartlettina congesta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bartlettina congesta, 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 Bartlettina congesta?
Bartlettina congesta 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 Bartlettina congesta Need?
Bartlettina congesta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Bartlettina congesta is native to Central America, South America. In cooler regions, grow Bartlettina congesta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Bartlettina congesta 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 Bartlettina genus — compare its care with other Bartlettina species on PlantoScan.
Bartlettina is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Bartlettina congesta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bartlettina constipatiflora (Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob., family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 22: 160 (1971)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bartlettina congesta, 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 12a, 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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