Plant profile
Gastrolobium truncatum
Gastrolobium truncatum Benth.
An Australian outdoor shrub with distinctive pea-shaped flowers. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil, and avoid waterlogging.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Remains a subshrub if pruned wisely.
- Climate
- Subtropical conditions: summer heat and mild cold in winter.
- Origin / area
- Its geographical roots are located in: SW. Western Australia.
Basic care
- Watering
- Water only when the pot feels light and the soil is dry.
- Light
- Ideal on a terrace, in a garden bed, or a sunny balcony.
- Temperature
- Outside a mild indoor range, protect the plant.
- Humidity
- Avoid damp corners with no airflow.
Pet toxicity
Leaves and stems are not for pets to play with or eat.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q39162165) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (5360154) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (495800-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000188767) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).