Lachnocapsa spathulata Plant Care
Lachnocapsa spathulata Balf.f.
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Lachnocapsa spathulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae, and the only species in the genus Lachnocaspa. It is found only on Socotra, Yemen.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Lachnocapsa spathulata?
Lachnocapsa spathulata grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Lachnocapsa spathulata?
Lachnocapsa spathulata (Lachnocapsa spathulata) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Lachnocapsa genus.
Lachnocapsa spathulata displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lachnocapsa spathulata produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.
What Light Does the Lachnocapsa spathulata Need?
Lachnocapsa spathulata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lachnocapsa spathulata?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lachnocapsa spathulata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Lachnocapsa spathulata?
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 Lachnocapsa spathulata?
Lachnocapsa spathulata can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Lachnocapsa spathulata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lachnocapsa spathulata, 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 Lachnocapsa spathulata?
Lachnocapsa spathulata 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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Lachnocapsa spathulata 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 Lachnocapsa genus — compare its care with other Lachnocapsa species on PlantoScan.
Lachnocapsa is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Lachnocapsa spathulata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lachnocapsa spathulata Balf.f., family Brassicaceae (first published in Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 501 (1882)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lachnocapsa spathulata, 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.
- 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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