Dalmatian laburnum Plant Care
Petteria ramentacea (Sieber) C.Presl
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Petteria ramentacea, commonly known as Dalmatian laburnum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a deciduous shrub native to the western Balkan Peninsula, including Greece, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
Every 7–10 days
Partial to full sun
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Dalmatian laburnum?
Water Dalmatian laburnum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Dalmatian laburnum Native To?
What Is the Dalmatian laburnum?
Dalmatian laburnum (Petteria ramentacea) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Petteria genus. Dalmatian laburnum is native to the western Balkan Peninsula, including Greece, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.
Dalmatian laburnum displays a vining, climbing shrub growth habit, reaching up to 5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Dalmatian laburnum produces small clusters of pink, purple, or white pea-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dalmatian laburnum?
Petteria ramentacea requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Dalmatian laburnum Need?
Dalmatian laburnum thrives in partial to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dalmatian laburnum Prefer?
Petteria ramentacea grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Dalmatian laburnum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dalmatian laburnum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Dalmatian laburnum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dalmatian laburnum?
Feed Dalmatian laburnum every 6 months 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Dalmatian laburnum?
Repot every 2-3 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 Dalmatian laburnum?
Dalmatian laburnum can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the Dalmatian laburnum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dalmatian laburnum, 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 Dalmatian laburnum?
Dalmatian laburnum is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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 Dalmatian laburnum Need?
Dalmatian laburnum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Dalmatian laburnum is native to the western Balkan Peninsula, including Greece, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. In cooler regions, grow Dalmatian laburnum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Dalmatian laburnum 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 Petteria genus — compare its care with other Petteria species on PlantoScan.
Petteria is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Dalmatian laburnum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Petteria ramentacea (Sieber) C.Presl, family Fabaceae (first published in Abh. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 5(3): 569 (1845)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dalmatian laburnum, 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 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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