Colignonia glomerata Plant Care
Colignonia glomerata Griseb.
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Colignonia glomerata is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae. It is found in Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and parts of Argentina.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Colignonia glomerata?
Colignonia glomerata grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Colignonia glomerata?
Colignonia glomerata (Colignonia glomerata) belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family within the Colignonia genus. Colignonia glomerata is native to Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and parts of Argentina.
Colignonia glomerata displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Colignonia glomerata produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Colignonia glomerata Need?
Colignonia glomerata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Colignonia glomerata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Colignonia glomerata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Colignonia glomerata?
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 Colignonia glomerata?
Colignonia glomerata can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Colignonia glomerata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Colignonia glomerata, 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 Colignonia glomerata?
Colignonia glomerata 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.
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Colignonia glomerata 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 Colignonia genus — compare its care with other Colignonia species on PlantoScan.
Colignonia is part of the Nyctaginaceae plant family — browse all Nyctaginaceae genera and species.
Colignonia glomerata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Colignonia glomerata Griseb., family Nyctaginaceae (first published in Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 87 (1874)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Colignonia glomerata, 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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