Variedleaf Collomia Plant Care
Collomia heterophylla Hook.
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Collomia heterophylla is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name variableleaf collomia. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to Idaho to central California, where it grows in several types of habitat, including open areas on gravelly mountain slopes.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Variedleaf Collomia?
Variedleaf Collomia grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Variedleaf Collomia Native To?
What Is the Variedleaf Collomia?
Variedleaf Collomia (Collomia heterophylla) belongs to the Polemoniaceae family within the Collomia genus. Variedleaf Collomia is native to western North America from British Columbia to Idaho to central California.
Variedleaf Collomia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Variedleaf Collomia produces clusters of small tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Variedleaf Collomia Need?
Variedleaf Collomia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Variedleaf Collomia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Variedleaf Collomia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Variedleaf Collomia?
Repot every 2-3 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 Variedleaf Collomia?
Variedleaf Collomia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to collomia diversifolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Variedleaf Collomia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Variedleaf Collomia, 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 Variedleaf Collomia?
Variedleaf Collomia 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Variedleaf Collomia 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 Collomia genus — compare its care with other Collomia species on PlantoScan.
Collomia is part of the Polemoniaceae plant family — browse all Polemoniaceae genera and species.
Variedleaf Collomia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Collomia heterophylla Hook., family Polemoniaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 56: t. 2895 (1829)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Variedleaf Collomia, 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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