Schelhammera undulata Plant Care
Schelhammera undulata R.Br.
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Schelhammera undulata, the lilac lily, is a small plant found in eastern Australia. Widely distributed south of Lismore, New South Wales, though not commonly seen.
Partial shade to full shade
At a glance
How do you care for Schelhammera undulata?
Schelhammera undulata grows best in partial shade to full shade.
Where Is the Schelhammera undulata Native To?
What Is the Schelhammera undulata?
Schelhammera undulata (Schelhammera undulata) belongs to the Colchicaceae family within the Schelhammera genus. Schelhammera undulata is native to eastern Australia.
Schelhammera undulata displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Schelhammera undulata produces small bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, or purple.
What Light Does the Schelhammera undulata Need?
Schelhammera undulata thrives in partial shade to full shade. Avoid placing Schelhammera undulata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Schelhammera undulata?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Schelhammera undulata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Schelhammera undulata?
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 Schelhammera undulata?
Schelhammera undulata can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Schelhammera undulata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Schelhammera undulata, 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 Schelhammera undulata?
Schelhammera undulata is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. 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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Schelhammera undulata 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 Schelhammera genus — compare its care with other Schelhammera species on PlantoScan.
Schelhammera is part of the Colchicaceae plant family — browse all Colchicaceae genera and species.
Schelhammera undulata copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Schelhammera undulata R.Br., family Colchicaceae (first published in Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 274 (1810)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Schelhammera undulata, 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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