Salomonia ciliata Plant Care
Salomonia ciliata DC.
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Salomonia ciliata is a flowering plant belonging to the family Polygalaceae. It is an annual herb native to tropical & subtropical Asia to Queensland.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Salomonia ciliata?
Salomonia ciliata grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Salomonia ciliata Native To?
What Is the Salomonia ciliata?
Salomonia ciliata (Salomonia ciliata) belongs to the Polygalaceae family within the Salomonia genus. Salomonia ciliata is native to tropical & subtropical Asia to Queensland.
Salomonia ciliata displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Salomonia ciliata produces small, delicate purple flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Salomonia ciliata Need?
Salomonia ciliata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Salomonia ciliata 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 Salomonia ciliata?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Salomonia ciliata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Salomonia ciliata?
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 Salomonia ciliata?
Salomonia ciliata can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to salomonia cantoniensis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Salomonia ciliata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Salomonia ciliata, 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 Salomonia ciliata?
Salomonia ciliata is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, scale insects. 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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Salomonia ciliata 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 Salomonia genus — compare its care with other Salomonia species on PlantoScan.
Salomonia is part of the Polygalaceae plant family — browse all Polygalaceae genera and species.
Salomonia ciliata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Salomonia ciliata DC., family Polygalaceae (first published in Prodr. 1: 334 (1824)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Salomonia ciliata, 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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