Plant profile
Paramollugo spathulata
Paramollugo spathulata (Sw.) Sukhor.
Paramollugo spathulata is an outdoor plant with a sprawling appearance and fleshy leaves. It is grown in well-drained, sunny soils.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Subshrub biology: woody at the base, renewable above.
- Climate
- Adapted to tropical heat and periods of lower humidity.
- Origin / area
- In the wild, it is commonly associated with: Caribbean to Guyana.
Basic care
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then wait for the surface to dry again.
- Light
- Good filtered brightness; direct sun can scorch leaves.
- Temperature
- On cold nights, pull it back from exposed glass.
- Humidity
- Adapts to typical flat humidity.
Pet toxicity
If your pet chews plants often, offer safe play alternatives.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q92136898) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (10928618) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (77158746-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).