Lamiaceae
Stenogyne kauaulaensis
Stenogyne kauaulaensis
Zones 5–9Sun Partial SunWater HighCare High
Tropical Plants · Native Plants · Endangered · Endemic · Hawaii · Mint · Rare · Conservation · Tropical · Specialist · Native · Lamiaceae
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This critically endangered Hawaiian endemic mint requires very specialized care with high humidity, consistent moisture, and protection from direct sun. It's extremely rare and likely only available through specialized conservation programs. Suitable only for expert growers with controlled tropical environments.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water frequently to maintain consistently moist but not waterlogged soil · Every 4-6 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Hawaii
Sources: trefle
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