Plant profile
Lagochilus schugnanicus
Lagochilus schugnanicus Knorring
An outdoor perennial with toothed leaves and small flowers arranged in whorls. Grow it in full sun and very well-drained soil, and water sparingly.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- It's a subshrub: compact semi-woody clump.
- Climate
- Fits well in Mediterranean-type or similar temperate environments.
- Origin / area
- It is considered native to: C. Asia to NE. Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Recommended products for Lagochilus schugnanicus
Basic care
- Watering
- Avoid a saucer of standing water under the pot.
- Light
- Indoors only beside very sunny, open windows.
- Temperature
- Cool-temperate conditions without extremes.
- Humidity
- Tolerates dry air; no humidifier needed.
Pet toxicity
Keep out of reach of curious pets: irritating or toxic if eaten.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15336061) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (5608245) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (448759-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000222364) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).