Diascia integerrima Plant Care
Diascia integerrima E.Mey. ex Benth.
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Diascia integerrima, the entire-leaved twinspur, is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae, native to South Africa and Lesotho. It is the hardiest of the twinspurs, to USDA zone 6a.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Diascia integerrima?
Diascia integerrima grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Diascia integerrima Native To?
What Is the Diascia integerrima?
Diascia integerrima (Diascia integerrima) belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family within the Diascia genus. Diascia integerrima is native to South Africa and Lesotho.
Diascia integerrima displays a low clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Diascia integerrima produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Diascia integerrima Need?
Diascia integerrima thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Diascia integerrima?
Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Diascia integerrima to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Diascia integerrima?
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 Diascia integerrima?
Diascia integerrima can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to twinspur plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Diascia integerrima Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Diascia integerrima, 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 Diascia integerrima?
Diascia integerrima 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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Diascia integerrima 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 Diascia genus — compare its care with other Diascia species on PlantoScan.
Diascia is part of the Scrophulariaceae plant family — browse all Scrophulariaceae genera and species.
Diascia integerrima thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Diascia integerrima E.Mey. ex Benth., family Scrophulariaceae (first published in Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 18 (1836)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Diascia integerrima, 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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