Lourtella resinosa Plant Care
Lourtella resinosa S.A.Graham, Baas & Tobe
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Lourtella is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Lythraceae. The only species is Lourtella resinosa S.A.Graham, Baas & Tobe.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Lourtella resinosa?
Water Lourtella resinosa 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 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Lourtella resinosa?
Lourtella resinosa (Lourtella resinosa) belongs to the Lythraceae family within the Lourtella genus.
Lourtella resinosa displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Lourtella resinosa produces showy spikes of pink, purple, or white flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lourtella resinosa?
Lourtella resinosa 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 Lourtella resinosa Need?
Lourtella resinosa thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lourtella resinosa Prefer?
Lourtella resinosa grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Lourtella resinosa 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 Lourtella resinosa?
Loamy, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Lourtella resinosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lourtella resinosa?
Feed Lourtella resinosa every 4 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 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Lourtella resinosa?
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 Lourtella resinosa?
Lourtella resinosa can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets, stem cuttings.
Is the Lourtella resinosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lourtella resinosa, 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 Lourtella resinosa?
Lourtella resinosa is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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 Lourtella resinosa Need?
Lourtella resinosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Lourtella resinosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Lourtella resinosa 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 Lourtella genus — compare its care with other Lourtella species on PlantoScan.
Lourtella is part of the Lythraceae plant family — browse all Lythraceae genera and species.
Lourtella resinosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lourtella resinosa S.A.Graham, Baas & Tobe, family Lythraceae (first published in Syst. Bot. 12: 520 (1987)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lourtella resinosa, 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 13b, 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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