Lacepod Plant Care

Lacepod (Thysanocarpus laciniatus) belongs to the Brassicaceae family within the Thysanocarpus genus. Lacepod is native to California and Baja California. Lacepod is also known as Fringepod.

Lacepod displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Lacepod produces small white or pink flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Lacepod 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.

Lacepod thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Thysanocarpus laciniatus tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Lacepod prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

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

Feed Lacepod 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.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

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

Lacepod is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

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.

Lacepod 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 Lacepod 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.

Lacepod is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Lacepod can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to thysanocarpus conchuliferus plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Lacepod is susceptible to aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles. 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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Lacepod grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Lacepod is native to California and Baja California. In cooler regions, grow Lacepod as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.