Lomanthus putcalensis Plant Care
Lomanthus putcalensis (Hieron.) B.Nord.
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Lomanthus putcalensis, synonym Talamancalia putcalensis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Lomanthus putcalensis?
Water Lomanthus putcalensis 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% 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.
Where Is the Lomanthus putcalensis Native To?
What Is the Lomanthus putcalensis?
Lomanthus putcalensis (Lomanthus putcalensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Lomanthus genus. Lomanthus putcalensis is native to Ecuador.
Lomanthus putcalensis displays a compact, mounding perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Lomanthus putcalensis produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lomanthus putcalensis?
Lomanthus putcalensis 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 Lomanthus putcalensis Need?
Lomanthus putcalensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lomanthus putcalensis Prefer?
Lomanthus putcalensis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Lomanthus putcalensis prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lomanthus putcalensis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Lomanthus putcalensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lomanthus putcalensis?
Feed Lomanthus putcalensis 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 Lomanthus putcalensis?
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 Lomanthus putcalensis?
Lomanthus putcalensis can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lomanthus fosbergii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Lomanthus putcalensis 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 Lomanthus putcalensis?
Lomanthus putcalensis 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 Lomanthus putcalensis Need?
Lomanthus putcalensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lomanthus putcalensis is native to Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Lomanthus putcalensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Lomanthus putcalensis 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 Lomanthus genus — compare its care with other Lomanthus species on PlantoScan.
Lomanthus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Lomanthus putcalensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lomanthus putcalensis (Hieron.) B.Nord., family Asteraceae (first published in Compositae Newslett. 47: 38 (2009)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Lomanthus putcalensis 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 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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