Sharp-pod zornia Plant Care
Zornia acuta S.T.Reynolds & A.E.Holland
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This plant's elongated, narrow leaves make it stand out in any collection. Originally from South America, Zornia acuta's unique appearance and rarity make it highly sought after by plant collectors looking to add a touch of exotic beauty to their gardens.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Sharp-pod zornia?
Water Sharp-pod zornia every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–85°F (16–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Sharp-pod zornia?
Sharp-pod zornia (Zornia acuta) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Zornia genus. Sharp-pod zornia is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay. Sharp-pod zornia is also known as acute zornia.
Sharp-pod zornia displays a low-growing spreading herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Sharp-pod zornia produces small yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sharp-pod zornia?
Zornia acuta requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Sharp-pod zornia Need?
Sharp-pod zornia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sharp-pod zornia Prefer?
Zornia acuta grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Sharp-pod zornia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sharp-pod zornia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Sharp-pod zornia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sharp-pod zornia?
Feed Sharp-pod zornia 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 Sharp-pod zornia?
Repot every 1-2 years 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 Sharp-pod zornia?
Sharp-pod zornia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to zornia cearensis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Sharp-pod zornia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Sharp-pod zornia, 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 Sharp-pod zornia?
Sharp-pod zornia is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Sharp-pod zornia Need?
Sharp-pod zornia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Sharp-pod zornia is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay. In cooler regions, grow Sharp-pod zornia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Sharp-pod zornia 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 Zornia genus — compare its care with other Zornia species on PlantoScan.
Zornia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Sharp-pod zornia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Zornia Species
Other Zornia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Zornia acuta S.T.Reynolds & A.E.Holland, family Fabaceae (first published in Austrobaileya 3: 18 (1989)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Sharp-pod zornia, 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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