Nothochilus coccineus Plant Care
Nothochilus coccineus Radlk.
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Nothochilus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Orobanchaceae. The only species is Nothochilus coccineus.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Nothochilus coccineus?
Nothochilus coccineus grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Nothochilus coccineus?
Nothochilus coccineus (Nothochilus coccineus) belongs to the Orobanchaceae family within the Nothochilus genus.
Nothochilus coccineus displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Nothochilus coccineus produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple or pink.
What Light Does the Nothochilus coccineus Need?
Nothochilus coccineus thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Nothochilus coccineus 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 Nothochilus coccineus?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Nothochilus coccineus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Nothochilus coccineus?
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 Nothochilus coccineus?
Nothochilus coccineus can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Nothochilus coccineus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Nothochilus coccineus, 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 Nothochilus coccineus?
Nothochilus coccineus 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Nothochilus coccineus 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 Nothochilus genus — compare its care with other Nothochilus species on PlantoScan.
Nothochilus is part of the Orobanchaceae plant family — browse all Orobanchaceae genera and species.
Nothochilus coccineus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Nothochilus coccineus Radlk., family Orobanchaceae (first published in Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 19: 217 (1889)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Nothochilus coccineus, 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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