Lathrophytum peckoltii Plant Care
Lathrophytum peckoltii Eichl.
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Lathrophytum is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. The only species is Lathrophytum peckoltii.
Filtered sunlight, partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Lathrophytum peckoltii?
Lathrophytum peckoltii grows best in filtered sunlight, partial shade.
What Is the Lathrophytum peckoltii?
Lathrophytum peckoltii (Lathrophytum peckoltii) belongs to the Balanophoraceae family within the Lathrophytum genus.
Lathrophytum peckoltii displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Lathrophytum peckoltii produces small inconspicuous flowers clustered on a spike.
What Light Does the Lathrophytum peckoltii Need?
Lathrophytum peckoltii thrives in filtered sunlight, partial shade. Avoid placing Lathrophytum peckoltii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered sunlight, partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lathrophytum peckoltii?
Humus-rich, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Lathrophytum peckoltii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Lathrophytum peckoltii?
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 Lathrophytum peckoltii?
Lathrophytum peckoltii can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Lathrophytum peckoltii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lathrophytum peckoltii, 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 Lathrophytum peckoltii?
Lathrophytum peckoltii is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites. 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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Lathrophytum peckoltii 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 Lathrophytum genus — compare its care with other Lathrophytum species on PlantoScan.
Lathrophytum is part of the Balanophoraceae plant family — browse all Balanophoraceae genera and species.
Lathrophytum peckoltii produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lathrophytum peckoltii Eichl., family Balanophoraceae (first published in Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 26: 550 (1868)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lathrophytum peckoltii, 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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