Traubia modesta Plant Care
Traubia modesta (Phil.) Ravenna
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Traubia is a genus of Chilean plants in the Amaryllis family. Only one species is recognized, Traubia modesta, native to northern and central Chile.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Traubia modesta?
Water Traubia modesta every 7–10 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 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Traubia modesta Native To?
What Is the Traubia modesta?
Traubia modesta (Traubia modesta) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Traubia genus. Traubia modesta is native to northern and central Chile.
Traubia modesta displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Traubia modesta produces showy clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Traubia modesta?
Traubia modesta requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Traubia modesta Need?
Traubia modesta thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Traubia modesta Prefer?
Traubia modesta grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Traubia modesta prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Traubia modesta?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Traubia modesta to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Traubia modesta?
Feed Traubia modesta every 6 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Traubia modesta?
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 Traubia modesta?
Traubia modesta can be propagated through offsets, division of bulbs.
Is the Traubia modesta Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
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 Traubia modesta?
Traubia modesta is susceptible to aphids, thrips, spider mites. 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 Traubia modesta Need?
Traubia modesta grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Traubia modesta is native to northern and central Chile. In cooler regions, grow Traubia modesta as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Traubia modesta 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 Traubia genus — compare its care with other Traubia species on PlantoScan.
Traubia is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Traubia modesta thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Traubia modesta (Phil.) Ravenna, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Pl. Life 30: 31 (1974)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Traubia modesta is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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