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Luteidiscus rockii Plant Care
Tetramolopium rockii Sherff
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Tetramolopium rockii is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name dune tetramolopium. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Molokai. It is threatened by habitat destruction and degradation caused by deer, cattle, introduced species of plants, and off road vehicles. It is a federally listed threatened of the United States.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Luteidiscus rockii?
Luteidiscus rockii grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Luteidiscus rockii Native To?
What Is the Luteidiscus rockii?
Luteidiscus rockii (Tetramolopium rockii) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Tetramolopium genus. Luteidiscus rockii is native to Hawaii.
Luteidiscus rockii displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Luteidiscus rockii produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
What Light Does the Luteidiscus rockii Need?
Luteidiscus rockii thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Luteidiscus rockii?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Luteidiscus rockii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Luteidiscus rockii?
Repot every 1-2 years in 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 Luteidiscus rockii?
Luteidiscus rockii can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tetramolopium capillare plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Luteidiscus rockii Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Luteidiscus rockii, 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 Luteidiscus rockii?
Luteidiscus rockii 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Luteidiscus rockii 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 Tetramolopium genus — compare its care with other Tetramolopium species on PlantoScan.
Tetramolopium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Luteidiscus rockii thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tetramolopium rockii Sherff, family Asteraceae (first published in Bot. Gaz. 95: 500 (1934)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Luteidiscus rockii, 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: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, 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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