Kurzamra pulchella Plant Care
Kurzamra pulchella (Clos) Kuntze
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Kurzamra is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, first described in 1891. It contains only one known species, Kurzamra pulchella, native to Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Kurzamra pulchella?
Water Kurzamra pulchella every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Kurzamra pulchella?
Kurzamra pulchella (Kurzamra pulchella) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Kurzamra genus. Kurzamra pulchella is native to Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Kurzamra pulchella displays a spreading herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Kurzamra pulchella produces small tubular purple flowers in dense spikes.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Kurzamra pulchella?
Kurzamra pulchella requires watering every 4–7 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 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Kurzamra pulchella Need?
Kurzamra pulchella thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Kurzamra pulchella Prefer?
Kurzamra pulchella grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Kurzamra pulchella prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kurzamra pulchella?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Kurzamra pulchella to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Kurzamra pulchella?
Feed Kurzamra pulchella every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Kurzamra pulchella?
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 Kurzamra pulchella?
Kurzamra pulchella can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of root ball.
Is the Kurzamra pulchella Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kurzamra pulchella, 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 Kurzamra pulchella?
Kurzamra pulchella is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Kurzamra pulchella Need?
Kurzamra pulchella grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Kurzamra pulchella is native to Chile and northwestern Argentina. In cooler regions, grow Kurzamra pulchella as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Kurzamra pulchella 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 Kurzamra genus — compare its care with other Kurzamra species on PlantoScan.
Kurzamra is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Kurzamra pulchella thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Kurzamra pulchella (Clos) Kuntze, family Lamiaceae (first published in Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 521 (1891)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kurzamra pulchella, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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