Gongylolepis jauaensis Plant Care
Gongylolepis jauaensis (Aristeg., Maguire & Steyerm.) V.M.Badillo
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Gongylolepis jauaensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a tall shrub, with leaves borne in a rosette at the top of the stem, and is only found in the tepui highlands of Maigualida, Marahuaka and northern Amazonas Region (Venezuela).
Bright indirect light
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How do you care for Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Gongylolepis jauaensis grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Gongylolepis jauaensis Native To?
What Is the Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Gongylolepis jauaensis (Gongylolepis jauaensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Gongylolepis genus. Gongylolepis jauaensis is native to the tepui highlands of Maigualida, Marahuaka and northern Amazonas Region (Venezuela).
Gongylolepis jauaensis displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Gongylolepis jauaensis produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow or white.
What Light Does the Gongylolepis jauaensis Need?
Gongylolepis jauaensis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Gongylolepis jauaensis 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 Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Gongylolepis jauaensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Gongylolepis jauaensis?
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 Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Gongylolepis jauaensis can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Gongylolepis jauaensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Gongylolepis jauaensis, 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 Gongylolepis jauaensis?
Gongylolepis jauaensis 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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Gongylolepis jauaensis 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 Gongylolepis genus — compare its care with other Gongylolepis species on PlantoScan.
Gongylolepis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Gongylolepis jauaensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Gongylolepis jauaensis (Aristeg., Maguire & Steyerm.) V.M.Badillo, family Asteraceae (first published in Ernstia 46: 8 (1988): (1988)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Gongylolepis jauaensis, 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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