Hormathophylla spinosa Plant Care
Hormathophylla spinosa (L.) P.Küpfer
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Hormathophylla spinosa, formerly Alyssum spinosum, the spiny madwort, is a species of flowering subshrub in the genus Hormathophylla of the family Brassicaceae, native to open rocky sites in south-eastern France and southern Spain. It forms a compact mound up to 30 cm in height.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Hormathophylla spinosa?
Hormathophylla spinosa grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Hormathophylla spinosa?
Hormathophylla spinosa (Hormathophylla spinosa) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Hormathophylla genus. Hormathophylla spinosa is native to open rocky sites in south-eastern France and southern Spain.
Hormathophylla spinosa displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Hormathophylla spinosa produces small clusters of white or purple flowers.
What Light Does the Hormathophylla spinosa Need?
Hormathophylla spinosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hormathophylla spinosa?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Hormathophylla spinosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Hormathophylla spinosa?
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 Hormathophylla spinosa?
Hormathophylla spinosa can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Hormathophylla spinosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hormathophylla spinosa, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hormathophylla spinosa?
Hormathophylla spinosa is susceptible to aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles. 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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Hormathophylla spinosa 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 Hormathophylla genus — compare its care with other Hormathophylla species on PlantoScan.
Hormathophylla is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Hormathophylla spinosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hormathophylla spinosa (L.) P.Küpfer, family Brassicaceae (first published in Boissiera 23: 208 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hormathophylla spinosa, 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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