Weberbauerella raimondiana Plant Care

Weberbauerella raimondiana Ferreyra

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Weberbauerella raimondiana is a South American species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

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Water

Every 7–10 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

60–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Plant Weberbauerella raimondiana in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Weberbauerella raimondiana (Weberbauerella raimondiana) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Weberbauerella genus.

Weberbauerella raimondiana displays a compact, spreading shrub growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Weberbauerella raimondiana produces small clusters of white or pink pea-like flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Water a young or newly planted Weberbauerella raimondiana 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.

Watering Frequency

Every 7–10 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Weberbauerella raimondiana Need?

Weberbauerella raimondiana thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Weberbauerella raimondiana Prefer?

Weberbauerella raimondiana tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Weberbauerella raimondiana prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

60–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Weberbauerella raimondiana to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Feed Weberbauerella raimondiana 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.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

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

Weberbauerella raimondiana is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

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.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Weberbauerella raimondiana can spread to about 3 ft (0.9 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.9 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Prune Weberbauerella raimondiana 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.

How Do You Care for a Weberbauerella raimondiana in Winter?

Weberbauerella raimondiana is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Weberbauerella raimondiana can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to weberbauerella brongniartioides plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Weberbauerella raimondiana Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Weberbauerella raimondiana, 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 Weberbauerella raimondiana?

Weberbauerella raimondiana is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Weberbauerella raimondiana Need?

Weberbauerella raimondiana grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Weberbauerella raimondiana as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13a

Keep exploring plants

Weberbauerella raimondiana 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 Weberbauerella genus — compare its care with other Weberbauerella species on PlantoScan.

Weberbauerella is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.

Weberbauerella raimondiana thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Weberbauerella raimondiana Ferreyra, family Fabaceae (first published in Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 1(3): 2 (1951)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Weberbauerella raimondiana, 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.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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