Caricina multiflora Plant Care
Caricina multicaulis St.-Lag.
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This unique plant is known for its striking multicolored variegated leaves, making it a standout in any collection. Originally hailing from Southeast Asia, Caricina multicaulis is a highly sought-after addition for plant collectors due to its rare and eye-catching foliage that adds a splash of color to any indoor garden.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Caricina multiflora?
Water Caricina multiflora every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Caricina multiflora Native To?
- Albania
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Türkiye
- UAE
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
What Is the Caricina multiflora?
Caricina multiflora (Caricina multicaulis) belongs to the Cyperaceae family within the Caricina genus. Caricina multiflora is native to Europe, western Asia, and Mongolia. Caricina multiflora is also known as Caricina many-stemmed.
Caricina multiflora displays a grass-like clumping growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Caricina multiflora produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Caricina multiflora?
Caricina multicaulis requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Caricina multiflora Need?
Caricina multiflora thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Caricina multiflora in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Caricina multiflora Prefer?
Caricina multicaulis grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Caricina multiflora prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Caricina multiflora?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Caricina multiflora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Caricina multiflora?
Feed Caricina multiflora every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Caricina multiflora?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Caricina multiflora?
Caricina multiflora can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Caricina multiflora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Caricina multiflora, 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 Caricina multiflora?
Caricina multiflora is susceptible to 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.
Keep exploring plants
Caricina multiflora 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 Caricina genus (family Cyperaceae) — search all Caricina species in the plant lookup.
Caricina multiflora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Caricina multicaulis St.-Lag., family Cyperaceae (first published in Étude Fl. , éd. 8, 2: 877 (1889)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Caricina multiflora, 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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