Lapiedra martinezii
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Lapiedra martinezii

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–10
Click count
66
Observations
115

Description

Source: leafsnap

Lapiedra 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.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 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

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