Johnson's Elingamita Plant Care
Elingamita johnsonii G.T.S.Baylis
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Elingamita is a genus in the plant family Primulaceae. It consists of a single species, Elingamita johnsonii, a tree or shrub endemic to the Three Kings Islands approximately 55Â km north of the North Island of New Zealand.
Bright indirect light
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How do you care for Johnson's Elingamita?
Johnson's Elingamita grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Johnson's Elingamita Native To?
What Is the Johnson's Elingamita?
Johnson's Elingamita (Elingamita johnsonii) belongs to the Primulaceae family within the Elingamita genus. Johnson's Elingamita is native to the Three Kings Islands approximately 55Â km north of the North Island of New Zealand.
Johnson's Elingamita displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Johnson's Elingamita produces small, delicate blooms in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Johnson's Elingamita Need?
Johnson's Elingamita thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Johnson's Elingamita 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 Johnson's Elingamita?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Johnson's Elingamita to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Johnson's Elingamita?
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 Johnson's Elingamita?
Johnson's Elingamita can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Johnson's Elingamita Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Johnson's Elingamita, 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 Johnson's Elingamita?
Johnson's Elingamita is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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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Johnson's Elingamita 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 Elingamita genus — compare its care with other Elingamita species on PlantoScan.
Elingamita is part of the Primulaceae plant family — browse all Primulaceae genera and species.
Johnson's Elingamita thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Elingamita johnsonii G.T.S.Baylis, family Primulaceae (first published in Rec. Auckland Inst. Mus. 4: 100 (1951)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Johnson's Elingamita, 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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