Ombrocharis dulcis Plant Care
Ombrocharis dulcis Hand.-Mazz.
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Ombrocharis is a genus of flowering plant in the tribe Elsholtzieae of the family Lamiaceae, first described in 1936. It contains only one known species, Ombrocharis dulcis, endemic to Hunan Province in China.
Partial shade to full sun
At a glance
How do you care for Ombrocharis dulcis?
Ombrocharis dulcis grows best in partial shade to full sun.
Where Is the Ombrocharis dulcis Native To?
What Is the Ombrocharis dulcis?
Ombrocharis dulcis (Ombrocharis dulcis) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Ombrocharis genus. Ombrocharis dulcis is native to Hunan Province in China.
Ombrocharis dulcis displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ombrocharis dulcis produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
What Light Does the Ombrocharis dulcis Need?
Ombrocharis dulcis thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ombrocharis dulcis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Ombrocharis dulcis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ombrocharis dulcis?
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 Ombrocharis dulcis?
Ombrocharis dulcis can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Ombrocharis dulcis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ombrocharis dulcis, 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 Ombrocharis dulcis?
Ombrocharis dulcis is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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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Ombrocharis dulcis 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 Ombrocharis genus — compare its care with other Ombrocharis species on PlantoScan.
Ombrocharis is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Ombrocharis dulcis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ombrocharis dulcis Hand.-Mazz., family Lamiaceae (first published in Symb. Sin. 7: 926 (1936)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ombrocharis dulcis, 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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