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Small-leaved Teucridium Plant Care
Teucridium parvifolium Hook.f.
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With its delicate, tiny leaves arranged in a rosette shape, this plant originates from the rocky cliffs of South Africa. Plant collectors are drawn to Teucridium parvifolium for its unique foliage and rarity in cultivation, making it a sought-after addition to any collection.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Small-leaved Teucridium?
Water Small-leaved Teucridium every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Small-leaved Teucridium Native To?
What Is the Small-leaved Teucridium?
Small-leaved Teucridium (Teucridium parvifolium) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Teucridium genus. Small-leaved Teucridium is native to New Zealand.
Small-leaved Teucridium displays a compact, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Small-leaved Teucridium produces small tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Small-leaved Teucridium?
Teucridium parvifolium requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Small-leaved Teucridium Need?
Small-leaved Teucridium thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Small-leaved Teucridium Prefer?
Teucridium parvifolium grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Small-leaved Teucridium prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Small-leaved Teucridium?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter like compost. Good drainage is essential for Small-leaved Teucridium to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Small-leaved Teucridium?
Feed Small-leaved Teucridium every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Small-leaved Teucridium?
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 Small-leaved Teucridium?
Small-leaved Teucridium can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings.
Is the Small-leaved Teucridium Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Small-leaved Teucridium, 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 Small-leaved Teucridium?
Small-leaved Teucridium 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Small-leaved Teucridium Need?
Small-leaved Teucridium grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8b – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8b. Small-leaved Teucridium is native to New Zealand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8b – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Small-leaved Teucridium 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 Teucridium genus — compare its care with other Teucridium species on PlantoScan.
Teucridium is part of the Lamiaceae plant family — browse all Lamiaceae genera and species.
Small-leaved Teucridium thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Teucridium parvifolium Hook.f., family Lamiaceae (first published in Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 203 (1853)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Small-leaved Teucridium, 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: Hannah Rogers, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8b – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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