Kartalinia acaulis Plant Care

Kartalinia acaulis (Kartalinia acaulis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Kartalinia genus. Kartalinia acaulis is native to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Kartalinia acaulis displays a vining, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft. Kartalinia acaulis produces small clustered flowers in shades of purple and white.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Kartalinia acaulis every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Kartalinia acaulis thrives in partial to full sun.

Kartalinia acaulis tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Kartalinia acaulis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Kartalinia acaulis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Kartalinia acaulis every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial to full sun and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Kartalinia acaulis is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Kartalinia acaulis can spread to about 4 ft (1.2 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 4 ft (1.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Kartalinia acaulis while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Kartalinia acaulis is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Kartalinia acaulis can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.

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Kartalinia acaulis is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies. 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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Kartalinia acaulis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Kartalinia acaulis is native to Turkey and the Caucasus. In cooler regions, grow Kartalinia acaulis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.