Lechea lakelae Plant Care

Lechea lakelae (Lechea lakelae) belongs to the Cistaceae family within the Lechea genus. Lechea lakelae is native to the US state of Florida.

Lechea lakelae displays a low spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Lechea lakelae produces small, inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

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

Lechea lakelae thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lechea lakelae tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Lechea lakelae prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with low fertility. Good drainage is essential for Lechea lakelae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Lechea lakelae every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs 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 well-draining sandy soil with low fertility. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Lechea lakelae is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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

Lechea lakelae can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 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 Lechea lakelae 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 shrub in one year.

Lechea lakelae 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.

Lechea lakelae can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to small pinweed plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Lechea lakelae is susceptible to aphids, 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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Lechea lakelae grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lechea lakelae is native to the US state of Florida. In cooler regions, grow Lechea lakelae as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.