Nimmo's Libinhania Plant Care
Libinhania nimmoana (Oliv. & Hiern) N.Kilian, Galbany, Oberpr. & A.G.Mill.
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This eye-catching plant boasts striking lance-shaped leaves with vibrant purple undersides, native to the tropical rainforests of South America. Libinhania nimmoana is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage coloration and rare appearance in cultivation.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Nimmo's Libinhania?
Water Nimmo's Libinhania every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Nimmo's Libinhania Native To?
What Is the Nimmo's Libinhania?
Nimmo's Libinhania (Libinhania nimmoana) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Libinhania genus. Nimmo's Libinhania is native to the island of Socotra in Yemen. Nimmo's Libinhania is also known as Variegated Libinhania.
Nimmo's Libinhania displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Nimmo's Libinhania produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Nimmo's Libinhania?
Libinhania nimmoana requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Nimmo's Libinhania Need?
Nimmo's Libinhania thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Nimmo's Libinhania Prefer?
Libinhania nimmoana grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Nimmo's Libinhania prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nimmo's Libinhania?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Nimmo's Libinhania to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Nimmo's Libinhania?
Feed Nimmo's Libinhania 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 Nimmo's Libinhania?
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 Nimmo's Libinhania?
Nimmo's Libinhania can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rosy libinhania plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Nimmo's Libinhania Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Nimmo's Libinhania, 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 Nimmo's Libinhania?
Nimmo's Libinhania is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Nimmo's Libinhania Need?
Nimmo's Libinhania grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Nimmo's Libinhania is native to the island of Socotra in Yemen. In cooler regions, grow Nimmo's Libinhania as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Nimmo's Libinhania 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 Libinhania genus — compare its care with other Libinhania species on PlantoScan.
Libinhania is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Nimmo's Libinhania thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Libinhania nimmoana (Oliv. & Hiern) N.Kilian, Galbany, Oberpr. & A.G.Mill., family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(3): 395. 2017 [29 Mar 2017]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Nimmo's Libinhania, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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