Metatrophis margaretae Plant Care
Metatrophis margaretae F.Br.
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Metatrophis is a genus of plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. Its only species is Metatrophis margaretae, endemic to the island of Rapa Iti in the Tubuai Islands.
Partial to full shade
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How do you care for Metatrophis margaretae?
Metatrophis margaretae grows best in partial to full shade.
What Is the Metatrophis margaretae?
Metatrophis margaretae (Metatrophis margaretae) belongs to the Urticaceae family within the Metatrophis genus. Metatrophis margaretae is native to the island of Rapa Iti in the Tubuai Islands.
Metatrophis margaretae displays a spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Metatrophis margaretae produces small inconspicuous greenish flowers.
What Light Does the Metatrophis margaretae Need?
Metatrophis margaretae thrives in partial to full shade. Avoid placing Metatrophis margaretae in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Metatrophis margaretae?
Loamy, well-draining soil mix with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Metatrophis margaretae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Metatrophis margaretae?
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 Metatrophis margaretae?
Metatrophis margaretae can be propagated through division, stem cuttings.
Is the Metatrophis margaretae Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Metatrophis margaretae, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Metatrophis margaretae?
Metatrophis margaretae 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.
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Metatrophis margaretae 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 Metatrophis genus — compare its care with other Metatrophis species on PlantoScan.
Metatrophis is part of the Urticaceae plant family — browse all Urticaceae genera and species.
Metatrophis margaretae copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Metatrophis margaretae F.Br., family Urticaceae (first published in Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 35 (1935)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Metatrophis margaretae, 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.
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