Prostrate Glandora Plant Care
Glandora prostrata (Loisel.) D.C.Thomas
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Glandora prostrata, the shrubby gromwell, creeping gromwell or purple gromwell, is a species of Glandora native to Portugal, Spain and France. Its cultivars 'Grace Ward' and 'Heavenly Blue' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Bright indirect to partial shade
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How do you care for Prostrate Glandora?
Prostrate Glandora grows best in bright indirect to partial shade.
What Is the Prostrate Glandora?
Prostrate Glandora (Glandora prostrata) belongs to the Boraginaceae family within the Glandora genus. Prostrate Glandora is native to Portugal, Spain and France.
Prostrate Glandora displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Prostrate Glandora produces small bell-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Prostrate Glandora Need?
Prostrate Glandora thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Prostrate Glandora in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Prostrate Glandora?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Prostrate Glandora to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Prostrate Glandora?
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 Prostrate Glandora?
Prostrate Glandora can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to bluebells plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Prostrate Glandora Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Prostrate Glandora, 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 Prostrate Glandora?
Prostrate Glandora is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, mealybugs. 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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Prostrate Glandora 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 Glandora genus — compare its care with other Glandora species on PlantoScan.
Glandora is part of the Boraginaceae plant family — browse all Boraginaceae genera and species.
Prostrate Glandora thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Glandora prostrata (Loisel.) D.C.Thomas, family Boraginaceae (first published in Taxon 57: 94 (2008)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Prostrate Glandora, 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.
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