Plant profile
Pedicularis mayana
Pedicularis mayana Hand.-Mazz.
Pedicularis mayana is a plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation, known for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is ideal for shaded gardens or as a houseplant.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Lives as a perennial plant in its natural range.
- Climate
- subalpine or subarctic
- Origin / area
- According to taxonomic sources, it comes from: China (NW. Yunnan).
Recommended products for Pedicularis mayana
Basic care
- Watering
- Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry.
- Light
- Too much shade slows it; too much sun stresses it.
- Temperature
- Fits typical home ranges (neither icy nor baking).
- Humidity
- Moderate humidity plus good air movement.
Pet toxicity
See a vet if you suspect your pet has eaten any part.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15231125) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3741154) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (807334-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0001139697) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).