Nepal Ligularia Plant Care
Ligularia amplexicaulis var. nepalensis S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho
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This plant's large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides make it stand out in any garden. Originating from the Himalayas, its striking foliage and tall, spiky yellow flowers make it a sought-after addition for plant collectors looking to add unique texture and color to their landscape.
Every 3–5 days
Partial shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Nepal Ligularia?
Water Nepal Ligularia every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Nepal Ligularia?
Nepal Ligularia (Ligularia amplexicaulis var. nepalensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Ligularia genus. Nepal Ligularia is native to Nepal, Bhutan, India.
Nepal Ligularia displays a clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Nepal Ligularia produces tall spikes of yellow, orange, or red daisy-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Nepal Ligularia?
Ligularia amplexicaulis var. nepalensis requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Nepal Ligularia Need?
Nepal Ligularia thrives in partial shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–1,000 lux. Avoid placing Nepal Ligularia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
100–1,000 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Nepal Ligularia Prefer?
Ligularia amplexicaulis var. nepalensis grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Nepal Ligularia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Nepal Ligularia?
Rich, moist soil with good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Good drainage is essential for Nepal Ligularia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Nepal Ligularia?
Feed Nepal Ligularia every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Nepal Ligularia?
Divide and repot every 3-4 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 Nepal Ligularia?
Nepal Ligularia can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to toothed ligularia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Nepal Ligularia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Nepal Ligularia?
Nepal Ligularia is susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids. 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 Nepal Ligularia Need?
Nepal Ligularia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Nepal Ligularia is native to Nepal, Bhutan, India. In cooler regions, grow Nepal Ligularia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Nepal Ligularia 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 Ligularia genus — compare its care with other Ligularia species on PlantoScan.
Ligularia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Nepal Ligularia copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Ligularia Species
Other Ligularia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ligularia amplexicaulis var. nepalensis S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho, family Asteraceae (first published in Acta Phytotax. Sin. 39(6): 558 (2001) (2001)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Nepal Ligularia 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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