Water
Water Leucas alluaudii thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant months.
Leucas alluaudii is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to eastern Africa.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C. Avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season, reduce in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Leucas alluaudii thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering frequency during the cooler, dormant months.
Prune Leucas alluaudii in early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged stems at any time. Pinch back the tips of new shoots to promote a more compact form and abundant flowering.
Leucas alluaudii can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in moist, well-draining potting mix, often benefiting from bottom heat and high humidity.
Repot Leucas alluaudii every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring before the active growth period begins.
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 Leucas Alluaudii (Leucas alluaudii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Leucas |
| Species | Leucas alluaudii |
Similar in genus Leucas
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data