Ceodes brunoniana Plant Care

Ceodes brunoniana (Ceodes brunoniana) belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family within the Ceodes genus. Ceodes brunoniana is native to northern New Zealand, Australia's Lord Howe Island, and the Hawaiian Islands.

Ceodes brunoniana displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Ceodes brunoniana produces small, colorful tubular flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Ceodes brunoniana 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.

Ceodes brunoniana thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Ceodes brunoniana tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Ceodes brunoniana prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Ceodes brunoniana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Ceodes brunoniana 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 sandy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Ceodes brunoniana 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.

Ceodes brunoniana can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 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 Ceodes brunoniana 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.

Ceodes brunoniana 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.

Ceodes brunoniana can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.

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Ceodes brunoniana 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.

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Ceodes brunoniana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Ceodes brunoniana is native to northern New Zealand, Australia's Lord Howe Island, and the Hawaiian Islands. In cooler regions, grow Ceodes brunoniana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.