Lapiedra martinezii
Description
Source: leafsnapLapiedra is a genus of Western Mediterranean plants in the Amaryllis family. It now contains only one known species, Lapiedra martinezii, native to Spain and Morocco.Two other former species are considered members of other genera (Narcissus and Traubia). Lapiedra chilensis - Traubia modesta Lapiedra gracilis - Narcissus cavanillesii
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Lapiedra martinezii grows naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it is subject to natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatile and hardy nature.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Lapiedra martinezii demonstrates strong adaptability to temperature, tolerating higher heat and wide temperature swings. During hot periods, care should be taken with irrigation and providing adequate shade to prevent sunburn. On the other hand, Lapiedra martinezii is fairly sensitive to cold; it can endure some chill, but extremely low temperatures may result in frost damage.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
For Lapiedra martinezii, the primary time to apply fertilizer is in early spring when the flowers are forming. The appropriate fertilizer promotes better blooms and helps Lapiedra martinezii produce attractive flowers. Fertilizing in early spring ensures excellent flowers throughout the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Lapiedra
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-10
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 25 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid fall, Late fall
- Native Area
- Morocco, Spain