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Viscid Bellardia Plant Care
Bellardia viscosa (L.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
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The Bellardia viscosa is easily identified by its sticky, glandular leaves that make it stand out in any garden. Originating from the Mediterranean region, this plant attracts collectors with its unique appearance and ability to add a touch of exotic beauty to any collection.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Viscid Bellardia?
Water Viscid Bellardia every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Viscid Bellardia Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Viscid Bellardia?
Viscid Bellardia (Bellardia viscosa) belongs to the Orobanchaceae family within the Bellardia genus. Viscid Bellardia is native to Europe.
Viscid Bellardia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Viscid Bellardia produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Viscid Bellardia?
Bellardia viscosa requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Viscid Bellardia Need?
Viscid Bellardia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Viscid Bellardia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Viscid Bellardia Prefer?
Bellardia viscosa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Viscid Bellardia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Viscid Bellardia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Viscid Bellardia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Viscid Bellardia?
Feed Viscid Bellardia every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Viscid Bellardia?
Repot every 1-2 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 Viscid Bellardia?
Viscid Bellardia can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to monk's head plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Viscid Bellardia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Viscid Bellardia, 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 Viscid Bellardia?
Viscid Bellardia 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 Viscid Bellardia Need?
Viscid Bellardia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Viscid Bellardia is native to Europe.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Viscid Bellardia 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 Bellardia genus — compare its care with other Bellardia species on PlantoScan.
Bellardia is part of the Orobanchaceae plant family — browse all Orobanchaceae genera and species.
Viscid Bellardia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bellardia viscosa (L.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey., family Orobanchaceae (first published in Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 2: 4 (1836)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Viscid Bellardia, 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.
- Photo: Mark Breaks, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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