Schizogyne sericea
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Schizogyne sericea

Salado blanco

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
12
Observations
149

Description

Source: leafsnap

Schizogyne 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.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 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

Tags (5)

Common Names (1)

en Salado blanco