White-flowered logania Plant Care
Logania albiflora Druce
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Logania albiflora is a shrub found in eastern Australia. Despite being uncommon, it may be found in a variety of different forest and woodland habitats.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for White-flowered logania?
Plant White-flowered logania in bright indirect light (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the White-flowered logania Native To?
What Is the White-flowered logania?
White-flowered logania (Logania albiflora) belongs to the Loganiaceae family within the Logania genus. White-flowered logania is native to eastern Australia.
White-flowered logania displays a compact, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft. White-flowered logania produces small, tubular flowers in clusters of white, pink, or purple.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a White-flowered logania?
Water a young or newly planted White-flowered logania every 7–10 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the White-flowered logania Need?
White-flowered logania thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing White-flowered logania in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the White-flowered logania Prefer?
Logania albiflora tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. White-flowered logania prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a White-flowered logania?
Well-draining, loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for White-flowered logania to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a White-flowered logania?
Feed White-flowered logania 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.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a White-flowered logania?
Choose a spot with bright indirect light and well-draining, loamy soil with added organic matter for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
White-flowered logania 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.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a White-flowered logania?
White-flowered logania can spread to about 3 ft (0.8 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.8 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a White-flowered logania?
Prune White-flowered logania 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.
How Do You Care for a White-flowered logania in Winter?
White-flowered logania 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.
How Do You Propagate a White-flowered logania?
White-flowered logania can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the White-flowered logania Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list White-flowered logania, 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 White-flowered logania?
White-flowered logania is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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 White-flowered logania Need?
White-flowered logania grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. White-flowered logania is native to eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow White-flowered logania as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
White-flowered logania 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 Logania genus — compare its care with other Logania species on PlantoScan.
Logania is part of the Loganiaceae plant family — browse all Loganiaceae genera and species.
White-flowered logania thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Logania albiflora Druce, family Loganiaceae (first published in Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 633 (1917)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list White-flowered logania, 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 13a, 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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