Lapiedra martinezii Plant Care
Lapiedra martinezii Lag.
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Lapiedra is a genus of Western Mediterranean plants in the Amaryllis family. It now contains only one known species, Lapiedra martinezii, native to Spain and Morocco.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Lapiedra martinezii?
Water Lapiedra martinezii 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 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Lapiedra martinezii?
Lapiedra martinezii (Lapiedra martinezii) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Lapiedra genus. Lapiedra martinezii is native to Spain and Morocco.
Lapiedra martinezii displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Lapiedra martinezii produces showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lapiedra martinezii?
Lapiedra martinezii 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 Lapiedra martinezii Need?
Lapiedra martinezii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lapiedra martinezii Prefer?
Lapiedra martinezii grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Lapiedra martinezii prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lapiedra martinezii?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Lapiedra martinezii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lapiedra martinezii?
Feed Lapiedra martinezii 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 Lapiedra martinezii?
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 Lapiedra martinezii?
Lapiedra martinezii can be propagated through offsets, seeds.
Is the Lapiedra martinezii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lapiedra martinezii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
Toxic to pets.
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 Lapiedra martinezii?
Lapiedra martinezii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. 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 Lapiedra martinezii Need?
Lapiedra martinezii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Lapiedra martinezii is native to Spain and Morocco. In cooler regions, grow Lapiedra martinezii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Lapiedra martinezii 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 Lapiedra genus — compare its care with other Lapiedra species on PlantoScan.
Lapiedra is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Lapiedra martinezii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lapiedra martinezii Lag., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Gen. Sp. Pl. : 14 (1816)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lapiedra martinezii, 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 13b, 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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