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Remya kauaiensis Plant Care
Remya kauaiensis Hillebr.
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Remya kauaiensis is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, known by the common name of Kauai remya. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Remya kauaiensis?
Remya kauaiensis grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Remya kauaiensis Native To?
What Is the Remya kauaiensis?
Remya kauaiensis (Remya kauaiensis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Remya genus. Remya kauaiensis is native to Hawaii.
Remya kauaiensis displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Remya kauaiensis produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Remya kauaiensis Need?
Remya kauaiensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Remya kauaiensis?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Remya kauaiensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Remya kauaiensis?
Repot every 1-2 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 Remya kauaiensis?
Remya kauaiensis can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to remya mauiensis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Remya kauaiensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Remya kauaiensis, 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 Remya kauaiensis?
Remya kauaiensis 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.
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Remya kauaiensis 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 Remya genus — compare its care with other Remya species on PlantoScan.
Remya is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Remya kauaiensis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Remya kauaiensis Hillebr., family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 194 (1888)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Remya kauaiensis, 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.
- Photo: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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