Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings to mimic its natural drier periods.
Leplaea laurentii is a shrub native to tropical Africa, known for its glossy leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It thrives in shaded environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures (18-24°C). Avoid cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings to mimic its natural drier periods.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Light pruning can be done anytime. For more significant shaping, prune in early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Propagate primarily through stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant in well-draining potting mix and keep moist until roots form.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring, coinciding with the start of the active growing season.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Leplaea Laurentii (Leplaea laurentii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Leplaea |
| Species | Leplaea laurentii |
Similar in genus Leplaea
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
