Catalepidia heyana Plant Care

Catalepidia heyana (Catalepidia heyana) belongs to the Proteaceae family within the Catalepidia genus. Catalepidia heyana is native to Queensland, Australia.

Catalepidia heyana displays a compact, upright shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Catalepidia heyana produces showy clusters of red and yellow tubular flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Catalepidia heyana every 7–14 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.

Catalepidia heyana thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Catalepidia heyana tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Catalepidia heyana prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining acidic soil mix with added organic matter like peat moss and pine bark. Good drainage is essential for Catalepidia heyana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Catalepidia heyana 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.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining acidic soil mix with added organic matter like peat moss and pine bark. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Catalepidia heyana is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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.

Catalepidia heyana can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Catalepidia heyana 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.

Catalepidia heyana is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Catalepidia heyana can be propagated through seeds, cuttings.

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Catalepidia heyana is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Catalepidia heyana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Catalepidia heyana is native to Queensland, Australia. In cooler regions, grow Catalepidia heyana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.