Boissier's Laubertia Plant Care
Laubertia boissieri A.DC.
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Laubertia boissieri is a unique plant known for its small, dense, needle-like leaves that create a bushy appearance. Originally from Morocco, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its ability to thrive in arid climates and its striking green foliage.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Boissier's Laubertia?
Water Boissier's Laubertia every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Boissier's Laubertia?
Boissier's Laubertia (Laubertia boissieri) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Laubertia genus. Boissier's Laubertia is native to Morocco. Boissier's Laubertia is also known as Moroccan Heather.
Boissier's Laubertia displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Boissier's Laubertia produces small star-shaped flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Boissier's Laubertia?
Laubertia boissieri requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Boissier's Laubertia Need?
Boissier's Laubertia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Boissier's Laubertia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Boissier's Laubertia Prefer?
Laubertia boissieri grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Boissier's Laubertia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Boissier's Laubertia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Boissier's Laubertia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Boissier's Laubertia?
Feed Boissier's Laubertia every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Boissier's Laubertia?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Boissier's Laubertia?
Boissier's Laubertia can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to baja fairy duster plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Boissier's Laubertia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested
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 Boissier's Laubertia?
Boissier's Laubertia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. 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.
Keep exploring plants
Boissier's Laubertia 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 Laubertia genus — compare its care with other Laubertia species on PlantoScan.
Laubertia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Boissier's Laubertia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Laubertia boissieri A.DC., family Apocynaceae (first published in Prodr. 8: 487 (1844)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Boissier's Laubertia is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. 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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