Water
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage, especially during cooler months when growth slows.
Monitor soil moisture by touch.
Also known as Radal
Lomatia hirsuta is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree native to South America, known for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate full sun if consistently watered.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C. Avoid frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage, especially during cooler months when growth slows.
Monitor soil moisture by touch.
Prune to shape the plant and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best undertaken in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
This encourages bushier growth.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Use a rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining medium in a warm, humid environment.
Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid waterlogging.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lomatia Hirsuta (Lomatia hirsuta)
Where Lomatia Hirsuta (Lomatia hirsuta) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Proteales |
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Genus | Lomatia |
| Species | Lomatia hirsuta |
Similar in genus Lomatia
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