White hairy campylotropis Plant Care
Campylotropis albopubescens (Iokawa & H.Ohashi) M.Liao & Bo Xu
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Campylotropis albopubescens is a unique plant known for its white hairy leaves that give it a soft and fuzzy appearance. It is native to China and can be found in mountainous regions. This plant is popular among enthusiasts for its striking foliage and ability to thrive in cooler climates.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for White hairy campylotropis?
Plant White hairy campylotropis in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the White hairy campylotropis?
White hairy campylotropis (Campylotropis albopubescens) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Campylotropis genus. White hairy campylotropis is native to China. White hairy campylotropis is also known as Campylotropis luquanica.
White hairy campylotropis displays a compact, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. White hairy campylotropis produces small clustered flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a White hairy campylotropis?
Water a young or newly planted White hairy campylotropis every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the White hairy campylotropis Need?
White hairy campylotropis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the White hairy campylotropis Prefer?
Campylotropis albopubescens tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. White hairy campylotropis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a White hairy campylotropis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for White hairy campylotropis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a White hairy campylotropis?
Feed White hairy campylotropis every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a White hairy campylotropis?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
White hairy campylotropis is suited to USDA Zone 12a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a White hairy campylotropis?
White hairy campylotropis can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a White hairy campylotropis?
Prune White hairy campylotropis while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a White hairy campylotropis in Winter?
White hairy campylotropis is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a White hairy campylotropis?
White hairy campylotropis can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hairy campylotropis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the White hairy campylotropis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list White hairy campylotropis, 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 White hairy campylotropis?
White hairy campylotropis is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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 White hairy campylotropis Need?
White hairy campylotropis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. White hairy campylotropis is native to China. In cooler regions, grow White hairy campylotropis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
White hairy campylotropis 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 Campylotropis genus — compare its care with other Campylotropis species on PlantoScan.
Campylotropis is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
White hairy campylotropis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Campylotropis albopubescens (Iokawa & H.Ohashi) M.Liao & Bo Xu, family Fabaceae — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list White hairy campylotropis, 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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