Reidmorania occidentalis Plant Care
Reidmorania occidentalis (Rose ex E.Walther) Kimnach
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Reidmorania occidentalis is a succulent plant in the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae) native to the state of Sinaloa in Mexico. It is within the monotypic genus Reidmorania, which is named after botanist Reid Moran, who was notable for his research in the Crassulaceae family.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Reidmorania occidentalis?
Reidmorania occidentalis grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Reidmorania occidentalis Native To?
What Is the Reidmorania occidentalis?
Reidmorania occidentalis (Reidmorania occidentalis) belongs to the Crassulaceae family within the Reidmorania genus. Reidmorania occidentalis is native to the state of Sinaloa in Mexico.
Reidmorania occidentalis displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Reidmorania occidentalis produces small star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, or yellow.
What Light Does the Reidmorania occidentalis Need?
Reidmorania occidentalis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Reidmorania occidentalis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Reidmorania occidentalis?
Well-draining succulent mix with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Reidmorania occidentalis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Reidmorania occidentalis?
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 Reidmorania occidentalis?
Reidmorania occidentalis can be propagated through leaf cuttings, offsets.
Is the Reidmorania occidentalis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Reidmorania occidentalis, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Reidmorania occidentalis?
Reidmorania occidentalis is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, aphids. 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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Reidmorania occidentalis 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 Reidmorania genus — compare its care with other Reidmorania species on PlantoScan.
Reidmorania is part of the Crassulaceae plant family — browse all Crassulaceae genera and species.
Reidmorania occidentalis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Reidmorania occidentalis (Rose ex E.Walther) Kimnach, family Crassulaceae (first published in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 89: 17 (2017)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Reidmorania occidentalis, 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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