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Khadia coccinea Plant Care
Khadia media P.J.D.Winter & N.Hahn
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Khadia media is known for its striking bright green leaves with prominent red veins, giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance. Originating from tropical regions of South America, this plant is highly sought after by collectors for its beautiful foliage and ability to thrive in humid environments.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
60–80°F
30–50%
At a glance
How do you care for Khadia coccinea?
Water Khadia coccinea every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 30–50% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Khadia coccinea Native To?
What Is the Khadia coccinea?
Khadia coccinea (Khadia media) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Khadia genus. Khadia coccinea is native to South Africa and occurs in Limpopo in the Wolkberg in the Haenertsburg area. Khadia coccinea is also known as Red Butterfly Bush.
Khadia coccinea displays a low-growing succulent mat growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Khadia coccinea produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Khadia coccinea?
Khadia media requires watering every 14–21 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 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Khadia coccinea Need?
Khadia coccinea thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Khadia coccinea Prefer?
Khadia media grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Khadia coccinea prefers humidity levels of 30–50%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
30–50%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Khadia coccinea?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Khadia coccinea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Khadia coccinea?
Feed Khadia coccinea 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 Khadia coccinea?
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 Khadia coccinea?
Khadia coccinea can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Khadia coccinea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Khadia coccinea, 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 Khadia coccinea?
Khadia coccinea is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. 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 Khadia coccinea Need?
Khadia coccinea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Khadia coccinea is native to South Africa and occurs in Limpopo in the Wolkberg in the Haenertsburg area.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Khadia coccinea 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 Khadia genus (family Aizoaceae) — search all Khadia species in the plant lookup.
Khadia coccinea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Khadia media P.J.D.Winter & N.Hahn, family Aizoaceae (first published in Aloë 36: 16. 1999.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Khadia coccinea, 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.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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