Phlebolobium maclovianum Plant Care

Phlebolobium maclovianum (Phlebolobium maclovianum) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Phlebolobium genus. Phlebolobium maclovianum is native to the Falkland Islands.

Phlebolobium maclovianum displays a low rosette, clumping habit growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Phlebolobium maclovianum produces small, delicate white flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Phlebolobium maclovianum every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Phlebolobium maclovianum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Phlebolobium maclovianum tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Phlebolobium maclovianum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Phlebolobium maclovianum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Phlebolobium maclovianum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and loamy, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Phlebolobium maclovianum is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Phlebolobium maclovianum can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 2 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Phlebolobium maclovianum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Phlebolobium maclovianum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Phlebolobium maclovianum can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.

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Phlebolobium maclovianum 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.

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Phlebolobium maclovianum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Phlebolobium maclovianum is native to the Falkland Islands. In cooler regions, grow Phlebolobium maclovianum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.