Lachanodes arborea Plant Care
Lachanodes arborea (Roxb.) B.Nord.
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Lachanodes arborea, the she cabbage tree, is a small tree in the family Asteraceae. It is an endemic of the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Lachanodes arborea?
Water Lachanodes arborea every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Lachanodes arborea?
Lachanodes arborea (Lachanodes arborea) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Lachanodes genus.
Lachanodes arborea displays a tall upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Lachanodes arborea produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lachanodes arborea?
Lachanodes arborea requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Lachanodes arborea Need?
Lachanodes arborea thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lachanodes arborea Prefer?
Lachanodes arborea grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Lachanodes arborea prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lachanodes arborea?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lachanodes arborea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lachanodes arborea?
Feed Lachanodes arborea 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 Lachanodes arborea?
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 Lachanodes arborea?
Lachanodes arborea can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Lachanodes arborea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lachanodes arborea, 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 Lachanodes arborea?
Lachanodes arborea is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Lachanodes arborea Need?
Lachanodes arborea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Lachanodes arborea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Lachanodes arborea 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 Lachanodes genus — compare its care with other Lachanodes species on PlantoScan.
Lachanodes is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Lachanodes arborea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lachanodes arborea (Roxb.) B.Nord., family Asteraceae (first published in Opera Bot. 44: 38 (1978)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lachanodes arborea, 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 13a, 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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