Pink brodiaea Plant Care

Pink brodiaea (Tetranema roseum) belongs to the Plantaginaceae family within the Tetranema genus. Pink brodiaea is native to South Africa. Pink brodiaea is also known as Rosy sandcrocus.

Pink brodiaea displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Pink brodiaea produces small, tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Pink brodiaea every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Pink brodiaea thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Tetranema roseum tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Pink brodiaea prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pink brodiaea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Pink brodiaea every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Pink brodiaea is suited to USDA Zone 10a – 11b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Pink brodiaea can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Pink brodiaea while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Pink brodiaea is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Pink brodiaea can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tetranema evoluta plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Pink brodiaea is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. 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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Pink brodiaea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Pink brodiaea is native to South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Pink brodiaea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.