Excremis coarctata Plant Care
Excremis coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker
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Excremis is a genus of herbs in the family Asphodelaceae, first described as a genus in 1829. There is only one known species, Excremis coarctata, native to South America.
Every 14–21 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
30–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Excremis coarctata?
Water Excremis coarctata every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 30–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Excremis coarctata Native To?
What Is the Excremis coarctata?
Excremis coarctata (Excremis coarctata) belongs to the Asphodelaceae family within the Excremis genus. Excremis coarctata is native to South America.
Excremis coarctata displays a rosette-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Excremis coarctata produces tall spikes of tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Excremis coarctata?
Excremis coarctata requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Excremis coarctata Need?
Excremis coarctata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Excremis coarctata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Excremis coarctata Prefer?
Excremis coarctata grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Excremis coarctata prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
30–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Excremis coarctata?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and gravel for good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Excremis coarctata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Excremis coarctata?
Feed Excremis coarctata every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Excremis coarctata?
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 Excremis coarctata?
Excremis coarctata can be propagated through offsets, division, seeds.
Is the Excremis coarctata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets, can cause skin irritation
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 Excremis coarctata?
Excremis coarctata is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, aphids. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Excremis coarctata Need?
Excremis coarctata grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Excremis coarctata is native to South America. In cooler regions, grow Excremis coarctata as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Excremis coarctata 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 Excremis genus — compare its care with other Excremis species on PlantoScan.
Excremis is part of the Asphodelaceae plant family — browse all Asphodelaceae genera and species.
Excremis coarctata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Excremis coarctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker, family Asphodelaceae (first published in J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 320. 1876 [1877 publ. 1876]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Excremis coarctata is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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