Plant profile
Lessingia ramulosa
Lessingia ramulosa A.Gray
Lessingia ramulosa is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, known for its appealing visual traits and ease of care.
From Wikipedia
Lessingia ramulosa, the Sonoma lessingia, is a plant species endemic to California.
Lessingia ramulosa — Text CC BY-SA. See the original article.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- annual
- Climate
- Adapted to subtropical climates, without prolonged severe frosts.
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: California.
Traits (USDA)
- Botanical group
- It's a dicot: many herbs, shrubs, and ornamental trees fall into this category.
- Duration
- Lives a full year of growth; it usually does not re-sprout the following season.
- Growth habit
- It's an herbaceous plant: soft tissue compared to woody shrubs.
Recommended products for Lessingia ramulosa
Basic care
- Watering
- Ease off a little if the room is cool or dim.
- Light
- If colour fades, it usually wants a bit more brightness.
- Temperature
- Avoid cold draughts and sharp temperature drops.
- Humidity
- Avoid both very dry air and constant vapour.
Pet toxicity
Generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15598140) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3095719) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (229923-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- USDA PLANTS (LERA3) — conservation characteristics (USDA PLANTS, public domain)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).