Braunsia apiculata Plant Care
Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus
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Braunsia apiculata is a perennial succulent plant belonging to the ice plant family (Aizoaceae). It is a succulent subshrub native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Braunsia apiculata?
Water Braunsia apiculata every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Braunsia apiculata Native To?
What Is the Braunsia apiculata?
Braunsia apiculata (Braunsia apiculata) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Braunsia genus. Braunsia apiculata is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Braunsia apiculata displays a low-growing, mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Braunsia apiculata produces small, daisy-like flowers in various colors like pink, white, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Braunsia apiculata?
Braunsia apiculata requires watering every 14–21 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 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Braunsia apiculata Need?
Braunsia apiculata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Braunsia apiculata Prefer?
Braunsia apiculata grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Braunsia apiculata prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Braunsia apiculata?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging. Good drainage is essential for Braunsia apiculata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Braunsia apiculata?
Feed Braunsia apiculata every 8 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 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Braunsia apiculata?
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 Braunsia apiculata?
Braunsia apiculata can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Braunsia apiculata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Braunsia apiculata, 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 Braunsia apiculata?
Braunsia apiculata is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. 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 Braunsia apiculata Need?
Braunsia apiculata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Braunsia apiculata is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Braunsia apiculata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Braunsia apiculata 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 Braunsia genus — compare its care with other Braunsia species on PlantoScan.
Braunsia is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Braunsia apiculata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Braunsia apiculata (Kensit) L.Bolus, family Aizoaceae (first published in in J. S. African Bot. 33: 306. 1967.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Braunsia apiculata, 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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