Lachnoloma lehmannii Plant Care

Lachnoloma lehmannii (Lachnoloma lehmannii) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Lachnoloma genus. Lachnoloma lehmannii is native to northeastern Iran, Central Asia and Xinjiang.

Lachnoloma lehmannii displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Lachnoloma lehmannii produces small white or yellow flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Lachnoloma lehmannii 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.

Lachnoloma lehmannii thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lachnoloma lehmannii tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Lachnoloma lehmannii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

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

Feed Lachnoloma lehmannii 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 full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Lachnoloma lehmannii is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

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.

Lachnoloma lehmannii can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 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 Lachnoloma lehmannii 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.

Lachnoloma lehmannii is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Lachnoloma lehmannii can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.

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Lachnoloma lehmannii 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.

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Lachnoloma lehmannii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Lachnoloma lehmannii is native to northeastern Iran, Central Asia and Xinjiang. In cooler regions, grow Lachnoloma lehmannii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.