Heartleaf Lasiochlamys Plant Care

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys (Lasiochlamys cordifolia) belongs to the Salicaceae family within the Lasiochlamys genus. Heartleaf Lasiochlamys is native to New Caledonia. Heartleaf Lasiochlamys is also known as Cordate-leaf Lasiochlamys.

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys displays a fast-growing tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 20 ft. Heartleaf Lasiochlamys produces small inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Heartleaf Lasiochlamys every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lasiochlamys cordifolia tolerates temperatures of 65–85°F. Heartleaf Lasiochlamys prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Heartleaf Lasiochlamys to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Heartleaf Lasiochlamys every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees 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 moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys can spread to about 20 ft (6.1 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 20 ft (6.1 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 Heartleaf Lasiochlamys 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 tree in one year.

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Heartleaf Lasiochlamys can be propagated through seeds, softwood cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lasiochlamys coriacea plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Heartleaf Lasiochlamys is susceptible to aphids, scale insects. 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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Heartleaf Lasiochlamys grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Heartleaf Lasiochlamys is native to New Caledonia. In cooler regions, grow Heartleaf Lasiochlamys as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.