Macranthera flammea Plant Care
Macranthera flammea (W.Bartram) Pennell
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Macranthera is a monotypic plant genus in the family Orobanchaceae containing only the species Macranthera flammea, commonly known as the flameflower or hummingbird-flower. It is endemic to the Coastal Plain of the south-eastern United States.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Macranthera flammea?
Macranthera flammea grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Macranthera flammea Native To?
What Is the Macranthera flammea?
Macranthera flammea (Macranthera flammea) belongs to the Orobanchaceae family within the Macranthera genus. Macranthera flammea is native to the Coastal Plain of the south-eastern United States.
Macranthera flammea displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Macranthera flammea produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple and white.
What Light Does the Macranthera flammea Need?
Macranthera flammea thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Macranthera flammea in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Macranthera flammea?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Macranthera flammea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Macranthera flammea?
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 Macranthera flammea?
Macranthera flammea can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Macranthera flammea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Macranthera flammea, 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 Macranthera flammea?
Macranthera flammea 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.
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Macranthera flammea 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 Macranthera genus — compare its care with other Macranthera species on PlantoScan.
Macranthera is part of the Orobanchaceae plant family — browse all Orobanchaceae genera and species.
Macranthera flammea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Macranthera flammea (W.Bartram) Pennell, family Orobanchaceae (first published in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 124 (1913)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Macranthera flammea, 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.
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