Ortizacalia austin-smithii Plant Care
Ortizacalia austin-smithii (Standl.) Pruski
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Ortizacalia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It includes a single species, Ortizacalia austin-smithii, a climbing shrub or liana endemic to Costa Rica.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Ortizacalia austin-smithii?
Ortizacalia austin-smithii grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Ortizacalia austin-smithii Native To?
What Is the Ortizacalia austin-smithii?
Ortizacalia austin-smithii (Ortizacalia austin-smithii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Ortizacalia genus. Ortizacalia austin-smithii is native to Costa Rica.
Ortizacalia austin-smithii displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ortizacalia austin-smithii produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Ortizacalia austin-smithii Need?
Ortizacalia austin-smithii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ortizacalia austin-smithii?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Ortizacalia austin-smithii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ortizacalia austin-smithii?
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 Ortizacalia austin-smithii?
Ortizacalia austin-smithii can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Ortizacalia austin-smithii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Ortizacalia austin-smithii?
Ortizacalia austin-smithii 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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Ortizacalia austin-smithii 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 Ortizacalia genus — compare its care with other Ortizacalia species on PlantoScan.
Ortizacalia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Ortizacalia austin-smithii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Ortizacalia austin-smithii (Standl.) Pruski, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytoneuron 2012-50: 6 (2012)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Ortizacalia austin-smithii 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.
- 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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