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Bolivian Puccoon Plant Care
Lithospermum bolivariense Weigend & Nürk
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Lithospermum bolivariense is a striking plant known for its vibrant yellow flowers that contrast beautifully against its dark green foliage. Originating from Bolivia, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Bolivian Puccoon?
Water Bolivian Puccoon 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 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Bolivian Puccoon Native To?
What Is the Bolivian Puccoon?
Bolivian Puccoon (Lithospermum bolivariense) belongs to the Boraginaceae family within the Lithospermum genus. Bolivian Puccoon is native to Peru, particularly in Amotape District and Huancabamba Province. Bolivian Puccoon is also known as Bolivian Gromwell.
Bolivian Puccoon displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Bolivian Puccoon produces small, tubular yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bolivian Puccoon?
Lithospermum bolivariense 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 Bolivian Puccoon Need?
Bolivian Puccoon thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bolivian Puccoon Prefer?
Lithospermum bolivariense grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Bolivian Puccoon prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bolivian Puccoon?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Bolivian Puccoon to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bolivian Puccoon?
Feed Bolivian Puccoon 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Bolivian Puccoon?
Repot every 2-3 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 Bolivian Puccoon?
Bolivian Puccoon can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lithospermum azuayense plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Bolivian Puccoon Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bolivian Puccoon, 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 Bolivian Puccoon?
Bolivian Puccoon is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leaf miners. 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
Bolivian Puccoon 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 Lithospermum genus — compare its care with other Lithospermum species on PlantoScan.
Lithospermum is part of the Boraginaceae plant family — browse all Boraginaceae genera and species.
Bolivian Puccoon thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Lithospermum Species
Other Lithospermum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lithospermum bolivariense Weigend & Nürk, family Boraginaceae (first published in Taxon 59: 1167 (2010)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bolivian Puccoon, 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.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- 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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