Water
Maintain consistently moist soil during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially in warmer weather. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as False Spurrey · Fowl-Tongue
Oldenlandia lancifolia is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, often found in grasslands and savannas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce slightly in cooler months.
Well-draining soil is essential. A sandy loam or loamy soil with good aeration is ideal.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.
80% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but avoid frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
50% intensity
Every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistently moist soil during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, especially in warmer weather. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems as needed. Minimal pruning is usually required.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring, but cuttings often result in faster and more reliable establishment.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring as needed. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, typically every 2-3 years, when root-bound.
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Where Calycose Mille Graines (Oldenlandia lancifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Oldenlandia |
| Species | Oldenlandia lancifolia |
Similar in genus Oldenlandia
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