Hachettea austrocaledonica Plant Care
Hachettea austrocaledonica Baill.
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Hachettea austrocaledonica is a species of parasitic plant in the Balanophoraceae family. It is endemic to New Caledonia and the only species of the genus Hachettea.
Every 7–10 days
Filtered sunlight
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Water Hachettea austrocaledonica every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered sunlight. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hachettea austrocaledonica Native To?
What Is the Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Hachettea austrocaledonica (Hachettea austrocaledonica) belongs to the Balanophoraceae family within the Hachettea genus. Hachettea austrocaledonica is native to New Caledonia and the only species of the genus Hachettea.
Hachettea austrocaledonica displays a low, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Hachettea austrocaledonica produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Hachettea austrocaledonica requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hachettea austrocaledonica Need?
Hachettea austrocaledonica thrives in filtered sunlight. Avoid placing Hachettea austrocaledonica in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered sunlight
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hachettea austrocaledonica Prefer?
Hachettea austrocaledonica grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Hachettea austrocaledonica prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Hachettea austrocaledonica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Feed Hachettea austrocaledonica every 8 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 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hachettea austrocaledonica?
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 Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Hachettea austrocaledonica can be propagated through seeds, rhizome division.
Is the Hachettea austrocaledonica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hachettea austrocaledonica, 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 Hachettea austrocaledonica?
Hachettea austrocaledonica is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects. 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 Hachettea austrocaledonica Need?
Hachettea austrocaledonica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Hachettea austrocaledonica is native to New Caledonia and the only species of the genus Hachettea. In cooler regions, grow Hachettea austrocaledonica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Hachettea austrocaledonica 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 Hachettea genus — compare its care with other Hachettea species on PlantoScan.
Hachettea is part of the Balanophoraceae plant family — browse all Balanophoraceae genera and species.
Hachettea austrocaledonica produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hachettea austrocaledonica Baill., family Balanophoraceae (first published in Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 230 (1880)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hachettea austrocaledonica, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, 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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