Schizogyne sericea
Salado blanco
Description
Source: leafsnapSchizogyne sericea is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Madeira and the Canary Islands.
Care Guide
💧 Water
Schizogyne sericea is a drought-tolerant plant native to arid environments. It thrives with minimal moisture, needing only weekly watering. This plant prefers well-draining soil and is resistant to salt spray and wind, making it an excellent choice for seaside gardens with limited fresh water.
☀️ Light Full sun
salado comes from open areas, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, which provide abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different light conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
salado shows good temperature adaptability, able to endure higher heat and greater temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, attention should be paid to watering and providing proper shade to avoid sunburn. However, salado has relatively low tolerance for cold; although it can resist some chill, excessively cold conditions may cause frost damage.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Schizogyne sericea benefits greatly from regular pruning, which should be done between early and late spring to promote optimal growth. Be sure to remove any dead branches and thin out dense areas to improve air circulation. This encourages new growth and helps prevent disease. Regular pruning not only enhances the plant's health but also its visual appeal.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Schizogyne
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Silver, Gray
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Summer