Reicheella andicola Plant Care
Reicheella andicola (Phil.) Pax
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Reicheella is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae. It has a synonym of Bryopsis Reiche, and only contains one known species, Reicheella andicola (Phil.) Pax
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Reicheella andicola?
Reicheella andicola grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What Is the Reicheella andicola?
Reicheella andicola (Reicheella andicola) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family within the Reicheella genus.
Reicheella andicola displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Reicheella andicola produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Reicheella andicola Need?
Reicheella andicola thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Reicheella andicola?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Reicheella andicola to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Reicheella andicola?
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 Reicheella andicola?
Reicheella andicola can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Reicheella andicola Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Reicheella andicola, 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 Reicheella andicola?
Reicheella andicola is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, root knot nematodes. 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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Reicheella andicola 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 Reicheella genus — compare its care with other Reicheella species on PlantoScan.
Reicheella is part of the Caryophyllaceae plant family — browse all Caryophyllaceae genera and species.
Reicheella andicola thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Reicheella andicola (Phil.) Pax, family Caryophyllaceae (first published in Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 2: 21 (1900)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Reicheella andicola, 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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