Calandrinia andrewskii Plant Care
Calandrinia andrewskii H.Vilm.
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Talinum paniculatum is a succulent subshrub in the family Talinaceae that is native to much of North and South America, and the Caribbean countries. It is commonly known as fameflower, Jewels-of-Opar, or pink baby's-breath.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Calandrinia andrewskii?
Calandrinia andrewskii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Calandrinia andrewskii Native To?
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Curaรงao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- French Guiana
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Virgin Islands, British
- Virgin Islands, U.S.
What Is the Calandrinia andrewskii?
Calandrinia andrewskii (Calandrinia andrewskii) belongs to the Montiaceae family within the Calandrinia genus. Calandrinia andrewskii is native to much of North and South America, and the Caribbean countries.
Calandrinia andrewskii displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Calandrinia andrewskii produces bright pink, magenta, or purple flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Calandrinia andrewskii Need?
Calandrinia andrewskii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Calandrinia andrewskii?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Calandrinia andrewskii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Calandrinia andrewskii?
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 Calandrinia andrewskii?
Calandrinia andrewskii can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to calandrinia balonensis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Calandrinia andrewskii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Calandrinia andrewskii, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Calandrinia andrewskii?
Calandrinia andrewskii is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Calandrinia andrewskii 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 Calandrinia genus โ compare its care with other Calandrinia species on PlantoScan.
Calandrinia is part of the Montiaceae plant family โ browse all Montiaceae genera and species.
Calandrinia andrewskii thrives in bright light and direct sun โ see other bright-light plants.
More Calandrinia Species
Other Calandrinia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calandrinia andrewskii H.Vilm., family Montiaceae (first published in Fl. Pleine Terre : 865 (1863)) โ World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Calandrinia andrewskii, 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 โ values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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