Petrocodon integrifolius Plant Care
Petrocodon integrifolius (D.Fang & L.Zeng) A.Weber & Mich.Möller
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With its striking silvery-green leaves that are velvety to the touch, this plant hails from the rocky slopes of China. Plant collectors are drawn to Petrocodon integrifolius for its unique foliage and rare beauty, making it a prized addition to any garden or collection.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Petrocodon integrifolius?
Water Petrocodon integrifolius every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the Petrocodon integrifolius?
Petrocodon integrifolius (Petrocodon integrifolius) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family within the Petrocodon genus. Petrocodon integrifolius is native to Chinaheight: 0.5width: 0.5fertilizer: 1wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 14humidityMin: 50humidityMax: 70temperatureMin: 60temperatureMax: 75leafSize: 2.
Petrocodon integrifolius displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Petrocodon integrifolius produces tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Petrocodon integrifolius?
Petrocodon integrifolius requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Petrocodon integrifolius Need?
Petrocodon integrifolius thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Petrocodon integrifolius in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Petrocodon integrifolius Prefer?
Petrocodon integrifolius grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Petrocodon integrifolius prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Petrocodon integrifolius?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Petrocodon integrifolius to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Petrocodon integrifolius?
Feed Petrocodon integrifolius every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Petrocodon integrifolius?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Petrocodon integrifolius?
Petrocodon integrifolius can be propagated through leaf cuttings, division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to petrocodon laxicymosus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Petrocodon integrifolius Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Petrocodon integrifolius, 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 Petrocodon integrifolius?
Petrocodon integrifolius 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Petrocodon integrifolius Need?
Petrocodon integrifolius grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Petrocodon integrifolius is native to Chinaheight: 0.5width: 0.5fertilizer: 1wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 14humidityMin: 50humidityMax: 70temperatureMin: 60temperatureMax: 75leafSize: 2. In cooler regions, grow Petrocodon integrifolius as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Petrocodon integrifolius 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 Petrocodon genus — compare its care with other Petrocodon species on PlantoScan.
Petrocodon is part of the Gesneriaceae plant family — browse all Gesneriaceae genera and species.
Petrocodon integrifolius thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Petrocodon integrifolius (D.Fang & L.Zeng) A.Weber & Mich.Möller, family Gesneriaceae (first published in Phytotaxa 23: 60 (2011)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Petrocodon integrifolius, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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