Championia reticulata Plant Care
Championia reticulata Gardner
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Championia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Gesneriaceae. It contains a single species, Championia reticulata, a subshrub native to the humid lowland and montane rain forests of southwestern and central Sri Lanka.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Championia reticulata?
Championia reticulata grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Championia reticulata Native To?
What Is the Championia reticulata?
Championia reticulata (Championia reticulata) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family within the Championia genus. Championia reticulata is native to the humid lowland and montane rain forests of southwestern and central Sri Lanka.
Championia reticulata displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Championia reticulata produces tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
What Light Does the Championia reticulata Need?
Championia reticulata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Championia reticulata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Championia reticulata?
Well-draining, peat-based mix with perlite and orchid bark. Good drainage is essential for Championia reticulata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Championia reticulata?
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 Championia reticulata?
Championia reticulata can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division, offsets.
Is the Championia reticulata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Championia reticulata, 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 Championia reticulata?
Championia reticulata is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. 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.
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Championia reticulata 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 Championia genus — compare its care with other Championia species on PlantoScan.
Championia is part of the Gesneriaceae plant family — browse all Gesneriaceae genera and species.
Championia reticulata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Championia reticulata Gardner, family Gesneriaceae (first published in Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 6: 485 (1846)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Championia reticulata, 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.
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