Hollisteria lanata Plant Care
Hollisteria lanata S.Watson
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Hollisteria is a genus of plants in the family Polygonaceae with a single species, Hollisteria lanata. It is endemic to California.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Hollisteria lanata?
Hollisteria lanata grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Hollisteria lanata Native To?
What Is the Hollisteria lanata?
Hollisteria lanata (Hollisteria lanata) belongs to the Polygonaceae family within the Hollisteria genus. Hollisteria lanata is native to California.
Hollisteria lanata displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Hollisteria lanata produces small clusters of white or pink flowers.
What Light Does the Hollisteria lanata Need?
Hollisteria lanata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hollisteria lanata?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Hollisteria lanata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Hollisteria lanata?
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 Hollisteria lanata?
Hollisteria lanata can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Hollisteria lanata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hollisteria lanata, 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 Hollisteria lanata?
Hollisteria lanata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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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Hollisteria lanata 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 Hollisteria genus — compare its care with other Hollisteria species on PlantoScan.
Hollisteria is part of the Polygonaceae plant family — browse all Polygonaceae genera and species.
Hollisteria lanata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hollisteria lanata S.Watson, family Polygonaceae (first published in Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 296 (1879)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hollisteria lanata, 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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