Mabrya erecta Plant Care
Mabrya erecta (Hemsl.) Elisens
Updated · Sources · How we source care data
Mabrya erecta is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is an upright herbaceous perennial native to Mexico – the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León and possibly México.
Bright indirect to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Mabrya erecta?
Mabrya erecta grows best in bright indirect to partial shade.
Where Is the Mabrya erecta Native To?
What Is the Mabrya erecta?
Mabrya erecta (Mabrya erecta) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Mabrya genus. Mabrya erecta is native to Mexico – the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León and possibly México.
Mabrya erecta displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Mabrya erecta produces small colorful tubular flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Mabrya erecta Need?
Mabrya erecta thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Mabrya erecta in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mabrya erecta?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Mabrya erecta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Mabrya erecta?
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 Mabrya erecta?
Mabrya erecta can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mapleleaf mabrya plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Mabrya erecta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Mabrya erecta, 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 Mabrya erecta?
Mabrya erecta 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.
Keep exploring plants
Mabrya erecta 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 Mabrya genus — compare its care with other Mabrya species on PlantoScan.
Mabrya is part of the Plantaginaceae plant family — browse all Plantaginaceae genera and species.
Mabrya erecta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
Related Plant Care Guides
Closely related plants with similar care requirements:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Mabrya erecta (Hemsl.) Elisens, family Plantaginaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. Monogr. 5: 65. 1985 ; Monogr. Maurandyinae (Scrophulariac.-Antirrhin.)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Mabrya erecta, 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.
- 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.
Spotted a mistake? Email info@upvision.media with the page link — we check and correct reported errors.
Identify Plants Like the
Mabrya erecta Instantly
Scan any plant with your phone camera and get instant ID, care tips, water and fertilizer reminders, and health checks — all in one app.
Free
to download
iOS & Android
platforms
Light & dark
mode
100,000+
species