Haplothismia exannulata Plant Care
Haplothismia exannulata Airy Shaw
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Haplothismia is a genus of myco-heterotrophic plants in family Burmanniaceae, first described as a genus in 1952. There is only one known species, Haplothismia exannulata, endemic to southern India.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Haplothismia exannulata?
Haplothismia exannulata grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Haplothismia exannulata Native To?
What Is the Haplothismia exannulata?
Haplothismia exannulata (Haplothismia exannulata) belongs to the Burmanniaceae family within the Haplothismia genus. Haplothismia exannulata is native to southern India.
Haplothismia exannulata displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Haplothismia exannulata produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Haplothismia exannulata Need?
Haplothismia exannulata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Haplothismia exannulata 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 Haplothismia exannulata?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil mix with perlite and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Haplothismia exannulata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Haplothismia exannulata?
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 Haplothismia exannulata?
Haplothismia exannulata can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Haplothismia exannulata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Haplothismia exannulata, 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 Haplothismia exannulata?
Haplothismia exannulata is susceptible to spider mites, 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.
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Haplothismia exannulata 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 Haplothismia genus — compare its care with other Haplothismia species on PlantoScan.
Haplothismia is part of the Burmanniaceae plant family — browse all Burmanniaceae genera and species.
Haplothismia exannulata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Haplothismia exannulata Airy Shaw, family Burmanniaceae (first published in Kew Bull. 7: 277 (1952)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Haplothismia exannulata, 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.
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