Lackeya multiflora Plant Care
Lackeya multiflora (Torr. & A.Gray) Fortunato & al
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Lackeya multiflora is a climbing herbaceous plant that grows in warm temperate to subtropical riverine woodland, woodland margins and grassland. Its native range is central and south-eastern USA.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Lackeya multiflora?
Water Lackeya multiflora 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 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Lackeya multiflora Native To?
What Is the Lackeya multiflora?
Lackeya multiflora (Lackeya multiflora) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Lackeya genus. Lackeya multiflora is native to the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
Lackeya multiflora displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Lackeya multiflora produces small clusters of pink, purple, or white pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lackeya multiflora?
Lackeya multiflora 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 Lackeya multiflora Need?
Lackeya multiflora thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lackeya multiflora Prefer?
Lackeya multiflora grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Lackeya multiflora prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lackeya multiflora?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lackeya multiflora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lackeya multiflora?
Feed Lackeya multiflora 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 Lackeya multiflora?
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 Lackeya multiflora?
Lackeya multiflora can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Lackeya multiflora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lackeya multiflora, 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 Lackeya multiflora?
Lackeya multiflora 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 Lackeya multiflora Need?
Lackeya multiflora grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lackeya multiflora is native to the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. In cooler regions, grow Lackeya multiflora as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Lackeya multiflora 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 Lackeya genus — compare its care with other Lackeya species on PlantoScan.
Lackeya is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Lackeya multiflora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lackeya multiflora (Torr. & A.Gray) Fortunato & al, family Fabaceae — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lackeya multiflora, 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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