Pachycaulos nummularia Plant Care
Pachycaulos nummularia (Hanst.) J.L.Clark & J.F.Sm.
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Pachycaulos is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Gesneriaceae. It has two species, Pachycaulos nummularia and Pachycaulos huancabambae.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Pachycaulos nummularia?
Pachycaulos nummularia grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Pachycaulos nummularia?
Pachycaulos nummularia (Pachycaulos nummularia) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family within the Pachycaulos genus.
Pachycaulos nummularia displays a low rosette, clumping habit growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Pachycaulos nummularia produces tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow.
What Light Does the Pachycaulos nummularia Need?
Pachycaulos nummularia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Pachycaulos nummularia 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 Pachycaulos nummularia?
Well-draining, aerated soil mix with high organic content such as peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Pachycaulos nummularia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Pachycaulos nummularia?
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 Pachycaulos nummularia?
Pachycaulos nummularia can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division, offsets.
Is the Pachycaulos nummularia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pachycaulos nummularia, 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 Pachycaulos nummularia?
Pachycaulos nummularia is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, aphids. 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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Pachycaulos nummularia 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 Pachycaulos genus — compare its care with other Pachycaulos species on PlantoScan.
Pachycaulos is part of the Gesneriaceae plant family — browse all Gesneriaceae genera and species.
Pachycaulos nummularia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pachycaulos nummularia (Hanst.) J.L.Clark & J.F.Sm., family Gesneriaceae (first published in Syst. Bot. 38: 461 (2013)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pachycaulos nummularia, 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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