Cyclocodon lancifolius Plant Care
Cyclocodon lancifolius Kurz
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Cyclocodon lancifolius is a plant species in the family Campanulaceae. It is from southern and eastern Asia, and is known as 轮钟花 in Chinese.
Every 5–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Water Cyclocodon lancifolius every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Cyclocodon lancifolius (Cyclocodon lancifolius) belongs to the Campanulaceae family within the Cyclocodon genus.
Cyclocodon lancifolius displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Cyclocodon lancifolius produces bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Cyclocodon lancifolius requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cyclocodon lancifolius Need?
Cyclocodon lancifolius thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cyclocodon lancifolius Prefer?
Cyclocodon lancifolius grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Cyclocodon lancifolius prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cyclocodon lancifolius to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Feed Cyclocodon lancifolius every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cyclocodon lancifolius?
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 Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Cyclocodon lancifolius can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Cyclocodon lancifolius Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cyclocodon lancifolius, 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 Cyclocodon lancifolius?
Cyclocodon lancifolius is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, slugs. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cyclocodon lancifolius Need?
Cyclocodon lancifolius grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Cyclocodon lancifolius as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Cyclocodon lancifolius 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 Cyclocodon genus — compare its care with other Cyclocodon species on PlantoScan.
Cyclocodon is part of the Campanulaceae plant family — browse all Campanulaceae genera and species.
Cyclocodon lancifolius thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cyclocodon lancifolius Kurz, family Campanulaceae (first published in Flora 55: 303 (1872)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cyclocodon lancifolius, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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