Paysonia auriculata Plant Care
Paysonia auriculata (Engelm. & A.Gray) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
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Paysonia auriculata, the earleaf bladderpod or plains eared bladderpod, is a plant species native to the south-central part of the United States. It is widespread in Oklahoma, with isolated populations in Sumner County (Kansas) and from four counties in Texas.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Paysonia auriculata?
Paysonia auriculata grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Paysonia auriculata Native To?
What Is the Paysonia auriculata?
Paysonia auriculata (Paysonia auriculata) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Paysonia genus. Paysonia auriculata is native to the south-central part of the United States.
Paysonia auriculata displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Paysonia auriculata produces small white or yellow flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Paysonia auriculata Need?
Paysonia auriculata thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Paysonia auriculata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Paysonia auriculata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Paysonia auriculata?
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 Paysonia auriculata?
Paysonia auriculata can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to paysonia lescurii plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Paysonia auriculata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Paysonia auriculata, 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 Paysonia auriculata?
Paysonia auriculata is susceptible to aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles. 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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Paysonia auriculata 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 Paysonia genus — compare its care with other Paysonia species on PlantoScan.
Paysonia is part of the Brassicaceae plant family — browse all Brassicaceae genera and species.
Paysonia auriculata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Paysonia auriculata (Engelm. & A.Gray) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz, family Brassicaceae (first published in Novon 12(3): 380. 2002) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Paysonia auriculata, 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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