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Zornia cearensis Plant Care
Zornia cearensis Huber
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This plant's most distinctive visual feature is its vibrant yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with the green foliage. Originating from Brazil, Zornia cearensis is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in a variety of growing conditions. With its striking colors and adaptability, this plant is sure to add a pop of interest to any collection.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Zornia cearensis?
Water Zornia cearensis 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 Zornia cearensis?
Zornia cearensis (Zornia cearensis) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Zornia genus. Zornia cearensis is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay.
Zornia cearensis displays a low-growing spreading herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Zornia cearensis produces small yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Zornia cearensis?
Zornia cearensis 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 Zornia cearensis Need?
Zornia cearensis thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Zornia cearensis Prefer?
Zornia cearensis grows best at temperatures of 60–85°F. Zornia cearensis prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Zornia cearensis?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Zornia cearensis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Zornia cearensis?
Feed Zornia cearensis 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Zornia cearensis?
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 Zornia cearensis?
Zornia cearensis can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to zornia glabra plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Zornia cearensis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Zornia cearensis, 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 Zornia cearensis?
Zornia cearensis 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 Zornia cearensis Need?
Zornia cearensis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Zornia cearensis is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay. In cooler regions, grow Zornia cearensis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Zornia cearensis 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.
Zornia cearensis 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 cearensis Huber, family Fabaceae (first published in Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 307 (1901)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Zornia cearensis, 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.
- Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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