Eriandra fragrans Plant Care
Eriandra fragrans P.Royen & Steenis
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Eriandra fragrans is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Polygalaceae. It is the sole species in genus Eriandra.
Partial shade to full sun
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How do you care for Eriandra fragrans?
Eriandra fragrans grows best in partial shade to full sun.
Where Is the Eriandra fragrans Native To?
What Is the Eriandra fragrans?
Eriandra fragrans (Eriandra fragrans) belongs to the Polygalaceae family within the Eriandra genus. Eriandra fragrans is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Eriandra fragrans displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Eriandra fragrans produces small, delicate purple flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Eriandra fragrans Need?
Eriandra fragrans thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Eriandra fragrans?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Eriandra fragrans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Eriandra fragrans?
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 Eriandra fragrans?
Eriandra fragrans can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Eriandra fragrans Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Eriandra fragrans, 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 Eriandra fragrans?
Eriandra fragrans 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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Eriandra fragrans 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 Eriandra genus — compare its care with other Eriandra species on PlantoScan.
Eriandra is part of the Polygalaceae plant family — browse all Polygalaceae genera and species.
Eriandra fragrans thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eriandra fragrans P.Royen & Steenis, family Polygalaceae (first published in J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 94 (1952)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Eriandra fragrans, 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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