Capuronia benoistii Plant Care
Capuronia benoistii (Leandri) P.E.Berry
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Capuronia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Lythraceae. It contains the single species Capuronia benoistii, native to Madagascar.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Capuronia benoistii?
Water Capuronia benoistii every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Capuronia benoistii Native To?
What Is the Capuronia benoistii?
Capuronia benoistii (Capuronia benoistii) belongs to the Lythraceae family within the Capuronia genus. Capuronia benoistii is native to Madagascar.
Capuronia benoistii displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Capuronia benoistii produces showy clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Capuronia benoistii?
Capuronia benoistii requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Capuronia benoistii Need?
Capuronia benoistii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Capuronia benoistii Prefer?
Capuronia benoistii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Capuronia benoistii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Capuronia benoistii?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Capuronia benoistii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Capuronia benoistii?
Feed Capuronia benoistii every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Capuronia benoistii?
Repot every 1-2 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 Capuronia benoistii?
Capuronia benoistii can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Capuronia benoistii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Capuronia benoistii, 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 Capuronia benoistii?
Capuronia benoistii 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Capuronia benoistii Need?
Capuronia benoistii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Capuronia benoistii is native to Madagascar. In cooler regions, grow Capuronia benoistii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Capuronia benoistii 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 Capuronia genus — compare its care with other Capuronia species on PlantoScan.
Capuronia is part of the Lythraceae plant family — browse all Lythraceae genera and species.
Capuronia benoistii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Capuronia benoistii (Leandri) P.E.Berry, family Lythraceae (first published in Candollea 66: 119 (2011)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Capuronia benoistii, 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 13b, 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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