Lastarriaea coriacea Plant Care
Lastarriaea coriacea (Goodman) Hoover
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Lastarriaea coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family known by the common name leather spineflower. It is native to California and adjacent northern Mexico where it is a common plant of many habitat types.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Lastarriaea coriacea?
Lastarriaea coriacea grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Lastarriaea coriacea Native To?
What Is the Lastarriaea coriacea?
Lastarriaea coriacea (Lastarriaea coriacea) belongs to the Polygonaceae family within the Lastarriaea genus. Lastarriaea coriacea is native to California and adjacent northern Mexico.
Lastarriaea coriacea displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lastarriaea coriacea produces small clusters of inconspicuous flowers.
What Light Does the Lastarriaea coriacea Need?
Lastarriaea coriacea thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lastarriaea coriacea?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Lastarriaea coriacea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Lastarriaea coriacea?
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 Lastarriaea coriacea?
Lastarriaea coriacea can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Lastarriaea coriacea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lastarriaea coriacea, 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 Lastarriaea coriacea?
Lastarriaea coriacea is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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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Lastarriaea coriacea 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 Lastarriaea genus (family Polygonaceae) — search all Lastarriaea species in the plant lookup.
Lastarriaea coriacea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lastarriaea coriacea (Goodman) Hoover, family Polygonaceae (first published in Leafl. W. Bot. 10: 342 (1966)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lastarriaea coriacea, 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.
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