Bastard Pellitory Plant Care
Theligonum cynocrambe L.
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Theligonum cynocrambe is a low to short prostrate or occasionally erect, usually hairless annual herb, leaves entire, ovate, untoothed. somewhat succulent, the lower are opposite and the upper alternate by the suppression of one leaf of each pair, there are peculiar united membranous stipules.
Bright indirect light to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Bastard Pellitory?
Bastard Pellitory grows best in bright indirect light to partial shade.
What Is the Bastard Pellitory?
Bastard Pellitory (Theligonum cynocrambe) belongs to the Rubiaceae family within the Theligonum genus. Bastard Pellitory is also known as Cynocrambe, Cynocrambe Theligonum.
Bastard Pellitory displays a trailing vine, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Bastard Pellitory produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in clusters.
What Light Does the Bastard Pellitory Need?
Bastard Pellitory thrives in bright indirect light to partial shade. Avoid placing Bastard Pellitory in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bastard Pellitory?
Well-draining peat-based potting mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Bastard Pellitory to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Bastard Pellitory?
Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and encourage growth. 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 Bastard Pellitory?
Bastard Pellitory can be propagated through softwood cuttings, division of offsets.
Is the Bastard Pellitory Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bastard Pellitory, 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 Bastard Pellitory?
Bastard Pellitory is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. 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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Bastard Pellitory 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 Theligonum genus — compare its care with other Theligonum species on PlantoScan.
Theligonum is part of the Rubiaceae plant family — browse all Rubiaceae genera and species.
Bastard Pellitory thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Theligonum cynocrambe L., family Rubiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 993 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bastard Pellitory, 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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