Baccharis sessiliflora
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Baccharis sessiliflora

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
2
Observations
4

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Silverling is native to open environments, like sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is abundant. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also withstand Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Silverling adapts well to temperature, tolerating high heat and wide temperature fluctuations. During hot periods, monitor watering and provide suitable shade to avoid sunburn. Conversely, Silverling is relatively sensitive to low temperatures. Although it can endure some cold, very low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Silverling in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding improves its overall health, leading to robust growth, increased resilience to harsh conditions, and enhanced resistance to pests and diseases. Keep to a specific fertilization schedule for your Silverling to maintain foliage that is vibrant, deeply colored, and lush in appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Baccharis
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 1.83 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Late fall, Early winter, Mid winter
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Mid winter, Late winter, Early spring
Native Area
Bahamas, Cuba

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