Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Purple Stemodia · White-Woolly Twintip
Stemodia durantifolia, the Whitewoolly Twintip, is a low-growing perennial herb with attractive, woolly foliage and small, violet-blue flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid intense afternoon heat.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers evenly moist soil, allow top inch to dry between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average to Warm
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost and drafts.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light Feeder
25% intensity
Feed monthly during growth with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
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Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or leggy stems at any time. Pinching back the tips can promote more compact flowering.
Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the plant.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting mix.
Keep in a warm, bright location with high humidity until roots develop, usually within 4-6 weeks.
Repot your Whitewoolly Twintip every 2-3 years in spring when it becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Photos of Whitewoolly Twintip (Stemodia durantifolia)
Where Whitewoolly Twintip (Stemodia durantifolia) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Stemodia |
| Species | Stemodia durantifolia |
Similar in genus Stemodia
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