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Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler winter months to prevent root rot.
Trachyandra ciliata, commonly known as Common Capespinach, is a succulent perennial from South Africa, featuring architectural rosettes of fleshy, grey-green leaves with distinctive ciliate margins.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
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Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
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Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is crucial. A succulent or cactus mix is ideal.
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Ideal growing temperature is between 15-25°C.
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Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from frost.
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Feed monthly during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
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Do not fertilize in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering significantly during the cooler winter months to prevent root rot.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove any dead or damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent disease. Pinching back can encourage bushier growth if desired.
Easily propagated from offsets or leaf cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Offsets can be separated and potted up when they have developed their own roots.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container. Use a well-draining succulent mix and a pot with drainage holes. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Where Common Capespinach (Trachyandra ciliata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Trachyandra |
| Species | Trachyandra ciliata |
Similar in genus Trachyandra
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