Plant profile
Lepidaploa muricata
Lepidaploa muricata (DC.) H.Rob.
This is an outdoor plant for warm climates, with rough leaves and purple-toned flower heads; indoors, it needs very bright light. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil, and avoid waterlogging.
Open-data facts
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: Brazil.
Recommended products for Lepidaploa muricata
Basic care
- Watering
- Ease off a little if the room is cool or dim.
- Light
- Sunny outdoors or a strongly exposed window.
- Temperature
- Warmer spots help it grow more strongly.
- Humidity
- Average home humidity—no extremes.
Pet toxicity
Leaves and stems are not for pets to play with or eat.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15602990) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3099684) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (948537-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000121808) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).