Erocallis triphylla Plant Care
Erocallis triphylla (S.Watson) Rydb.
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Erocallis triphylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Montiaceae known by the common name threeleaf lewisia. It is the sole species in genus Erocallis.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Erocallis triphylla?
Erocallis triphylla grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Erocallis triphylla?
Erocallis triphylla (Erocallis triphylla) belongs to the Montiaceae family within the Erocallis genus.
Erocallis triphylla displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Erocallis triphylla produces small, colorful blooms in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Erocallis triphylla Need?
Erocallis triphylla thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Erocallis triphylla?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Erocallis triphylla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Erocallis triphylla?
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 Erocallis triphylla?
Erocallis triphylla can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Erocallis triphylla Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Erocallis triphylla, 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 Erocallis triphylla?
Erocallis triphylla is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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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Erocallis triphylla 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 Erocallis genus — compare its care with other Erocallis species on PlantoScan.
Erocallis is part of the Montiaceae plant family — browse all Montiaceae genera and species.
Erocallis triphylla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Erocallis triphylla (S.Watson) Rydb., family Montiaceae (first published in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 33: 140 (1906)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Erocallis triphylla, 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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