Lathrocasis tenerrima Plant Care
Lathrocasis tenerrima (A.Gray) L.A.Johnson
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Lathrocasis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Polemoniaceae. The only species is Lathrocasis tenerrima.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Lathrocasis tenerrima?
Lathrocasis tenerrima grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Lathrocasis tenerrima?
Lathrocasis tenerrima (Lathrocasis tenerrima) belongs to the Polemoniaceae family within the Lathrocasis genus.
Lathrocasis tenerrima displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lathrocasis tenerrima produces small trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white.
What Light Does the Lathrocasis tenerrima Need?
Lathrocasis tenerrima thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Lathrocasis tenerrima in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lathrocasis tenerrima?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Lathrocasis tenerrima to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Lathrocasis tenerrima?
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 Lathrocasis tenerrima?
Lathrocasis tenerrima can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Lathrocasis tenerrima Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lathrocasis tenerrima, 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 Lathrocasis tenerrima?
Lathrocasis tenerrima is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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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Lathrocasis tenerrima 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 Lathrocasis genus — compare its care with other Lathrocasis species on PlantoScan.
Lathrocasis is part of the Polemoniaceae plant family — browse all Polemoniaceae genera and species.
Lathrocasis tenerrima thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lathrocasis tenerrima (A.Gray) L.A.Johnson, family Polemoniaceae (first published in Aliso 19: 67 (2000)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lathrocasis tenerrima, 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.
- 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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