Stachydeoma graveolens Plant Care
Stachydeoma graveolens Small
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Stachydeoma, common name mock pennyroyal, is a genus of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, first described as a genus in 1903. It contains only one known species, Stachydeoma graveolens, endemic to the state of Florida in the United States.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Stachydeoma graveolens?
Stachydeoma graveolens grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Stachydeoma graveolens Native To?
What Is the Stachydeoma graveolens?
Stachydeoma graveolens (Stachydeoma graveolens) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Stachydeoma genus. Stachydeoma graveolens is native to the state of Florida in the United States.
Stachydeoma graveolens displays a spreading herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Stachydeoma graveolens produces small tubular purple flowers in dense spikes.
What Light Does the Stachydeoma graveolens Need?
Stachydeoma graveolens thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stachydeoma graveolens?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Stachydeoma graveolens to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Stachydeoma graveolens?
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 Stachydeoma graveolens?
Stachydeoma graveolens can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of root ball.
Is the Stachydeoma graveolens Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stachydeoma graveolens, 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 Stachydeoma graveolens?
Stachydeoma graveolens is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. 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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Stachydeoma graveolens 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 Stachydeoma genus — compare its care with other Stachydeoma species on PlantoScan.
Stachydeoma is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Stachydeoma graveolens thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stachydeoma graveolens Small, family Lamiaceae (first published in Fl. S.E. U.S. : 1041 (1903)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stachydeoma graveolens, 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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