Mathieua galanthoides Plant Care
Mathieua galanthoides Klotzsch
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Mathieua is a genus of South American plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. It contains only one known species, Mathieua galanthoides, native to Peru but reportedly extinct.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Mathieua galanthoides?
Water Mathieua galanthoides 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 Mathieua galanthoides Native To?
What Is the Mathieua galanthoides?
Mathieua galanthoides (Mathieua galanthoides) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Mathieua genus. Mathieua galanthoides is native to Peru.
Mathieua galanthoides displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Mathieua galanthoides produces showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Mathieua galanthoides?
Mathieua galanthoides 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 Mathieua galanthoides Need?
Mathieua galanthoides thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Mathieua galanthoides Prefer?
Mathieua galanthoides grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Mathieua galanthoides prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Mathieua galanthoides?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Mathieua galanthoides to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Mathieua galanthoides?
Feed Mathieua galanthoides 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 Mathieua galanthoides?
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 Mathieua galanthoides?
Mathieua galanthoides can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds.
Is the Mathieua galanthoides Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to pets, mildly toxic to humans
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Mathieua galanthoides?
Mathieua galanthoides is susceptible to aphids, thrips, 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 Mathieua galanthoides Need?
Mathieua galanthoides grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Mathieua galanthoides is native to Peru. In cooler regions, grow Mathieua galanthoides as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Mathieua galanthoides 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 Mathieua genus — compare its care with other Mathieua species on PlantoScan.
Mathieua is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Mathieua galanthoides thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Mathieua galanthoides Klotzsch, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Allg. Gartenzeitung 21: 337 (1853)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Mathieua galanthoides 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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