Metapetrocosmea peltata Plant Care
Metapetrocosmea peltata (Merr. & Chun) W.T.Wang
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Metapetrocosmea is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Gesneriaceae. It includes ten species native to southern China, Hainan, and Vietnam.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Metapetrocosmea peltata?
Metapetrocosmea peltata grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Metapetrocosmea peltata?
Metapetrocosmea peltata (Metapetrocosmea peltata) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family within the Metapetrocosmea genus. Metapetrocosmea peltata is native to southern China, Hainan, and Vietnam.
Metapetrocosmea peltata displays a low rosette, clumping habit growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Metapetrocosmea peltata produces tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Metapetrocosmea peltata Need?
Metapetrocosmea peltata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Metapetrocosmea peltata 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 Metapetrocosmea peltata?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Metapetrocosmea peltata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Metapetrocosmea peltata?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Metapetrocosmea peltata?
Metapetrocosmea peltata can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division, seeds.
Is the Metapetrocosmea peltata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Metapetrocosmea peltata, 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 Metapetrocosmea peltata?
Metapetrocosmea peltata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Metapetrocosmea peltata 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 Metapetrocosmea genus — compare its care with other Metapetrocosmea species on PlantoScan.
Metapetrocosmea is part of the Gesneriaceae plant family — browse all Gesneriaceae genera and species.
Metapetrocosmea peltata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Metapetrocosmea peltata (Merr. & Chun) W.T.Wang, family Gesneriaceae (first published in Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 1(4): 39 (1981)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Metapetrocosmea peltata, 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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