Calandrinia calyptrata Plant Care
Calandrinia calyptrata Hook.f.
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Rumicastrum calyptratum, the pink purslane or small-leaved parakeelya, is an annual plant in the family Montiaceae. It is endemic to Australia.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Calandrinia calyptrata?
Calandrinia calyptrata grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Calandrinia calyptrata Native To?
What Is the Calandrinia calyptrata?
Calandrinia calyptrata (Calandrinia calyptrata) belongs to the Montiaceae family within the Calandrinia genus. Calandrinia calyptrata is native to Australia.
Calandrinia calyptrata displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Calandrinia calyptrata produces bright pink, magenta, or purple flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Calandrinia calyptrata Need?
Calandrinia calyptrata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Calandrinia calyptrata?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Calandrinia calyptrata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Calandrinia calyptrata?
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 calyptrata?
Calandrinia calyptrata 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 calyptrata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Calandrinia calyptrata, 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 Calandrinia calyptrata?
Calandrinia calyptrata 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.
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Calandrinia calyptrata 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 — compare its care with other Calandrinia species on PlantoScan.
Calandrinia is part of the Montiaceae plant family — browse all Montiaceae genera and species.
Calandrinia calyptrata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Calandrinia calyptrata Hook.f., family Montiaceae (first published in Hooker's Icon. Pl. 3: t. 296 (1840)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Calandrinia calyptrata, 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 — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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