Diamantina lombardii Plant Care
Diamantina lombardii Novelo, C.T.Philbrick & Irgang
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Diamantina lombardii is a species of flowering plant in the Podostemaceae and the only known member of the genus Diamantina. It was described in 2004.
Bright, indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Diamantina lombardii?
Diamantina lombardii grows best in bright, indirect light.
What Is the Diamantina lombardii?
Diamantina lombardii (Diamantina lombardii) belongs to the Podostemaceae family within the Diamantina genus.
Diamantina lombardii displays a low, creeping aquatic plant growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Diamantina lombardii produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Diamantina lombardii Need?
Diamantina lombardii thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid placing Diamantina lombardii 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 Diamantina lombardii?
Aquatic substrate rich in nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Diamantina lombardii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Diamantina lombardii?
Can be left in the same substrate indefinitely. 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 Diamantina lombardii?
Diamantina lombardii can be propagated through division, spores.
Is the Diamantina lombardii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Diamantina lombardii, 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 Diamantina lombardii?
Diamantina lombardii is susceptible to algae, aquatic insects. 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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Diamantina lombardii 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 Diamantina genus — compare its care with other Diamantina species on PlantoScan.
Diamantina is part of the Podostemaceae plant family — browse all Podostemaceae genera and species.
Diamantina lombardii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Diamantina lombardii Novelo, C.T.Philbrick & Irgang, family Podostemaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. 29: 111 (2004)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Diamantina lombardii, 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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