Wilsonia humilis Plant Care
Wilsonia humilis R.Br.
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Wilsonia humilis, the silky wilsonia, is a species of perennial subshrub in the family Convolvulaceae. The species is endemic to Australia, occurring in coastal saltmarshes and also occasionally in inland saline areas, often colonising bare ground.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Wilsonia humilis?
Wilsonia humilis grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Wilsonia humilis Native To?
What Is the Wilsonia humilis?
Wilsonia humilis (Wilsonia humilis) belongs to the Convolvulaceae family within the Wilsonia genus. Wilsonia humilis is native to Australia, occurring in coastal saltmarshes and also occasionally in inland saline areas, often colonising bare ground.
Wilsonia humilis displays a vining, trailing growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Wilsonia humilis produces showy trumpet-shaped blooms in various colors.
What Light Does the Wilsonia humilis Need?
Wilsonia humilis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Wilsonia humilis?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Wilsonia humilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Wilsonia humilis?
Repot annually in 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 Wilsonia humilis?
Wilsonia humilis can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wilsonia backhousei plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Wilsonia humilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Wilsonia humilis, 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 Wilsonia humilis?
Wilsonia humilis is susceptible to spider mites, aphids, 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.
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Wilsonia humilis 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 Wilsonia genus — compare its care with other Wilsonia species on PlantoScan.
Wilsonia is part of the Convolvulaceae plant family — browse all Convolvulaceae genera and species.
Wilsonia humilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Wilsonia humilis R.Br., family Convolvulaceae (first published in Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 490 (1810)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Wilsonia humilis, 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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