Bonnaya ciliata Plant Care

Bonnaya ciliata (Colsm.) Spreng.

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Bonnaya ciliata, the fringed pimpernel, is a species of flowering plant in the family Linderniaceae. This annual, broad-leaved herb grows up to 13 cm high and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and northern Australia.

Light

Bright indirect light

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How do you care for Bonnaya ciliata?

Bonnaya ciliata grows best in bright indirect light.

Where Is the Bonnaya ciliata Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Bonnaya ciliata?

Bonnaya ciliata (Bonnaya ciliata) belongs to the Linderniaceae family within the Bonnaya genus. Bonnaya ciliata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and northern Australia.

Bonnaya ciliata displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Bonnaya ciliata produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.

What Light Does the Bonnaya ciliata Need?

Bonnaya ciliata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Bonnaya ciliata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect light

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bonnaya ciliata?

Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Bonnaya ciliata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Do You Repot a Bonnaya ciliata?

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 Bonnaya ciliata?

Bonnaya ciliata can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bonnaya antipoda plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Bonnaya ciliata Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Bonnaya ciliata, 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 Bonnaya ciliata?

Bonnaya ciliata 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.

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Bonnaya ciliata 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 Bonnaya genus β€” compare its care with other Bonnaya species on PlantoScan.

Bonnaya is part of the Linderniaceae plant family β€” browse all Linderniaceae genera and species.

Bonnaya ciliata thrives in bright light and direct sun β€” see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Bonnaya ciliata (Colsm.) Spreng., family Linderniaceae (first published in Syst. Veg. 1: 41 (1824)) β€” World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bonnaya ciliata, 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.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks β€” values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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