Acanthocladium dockeri Plant Care
Acanthocladium dockeri F.Muell.
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Acanthocladium dockeri is a critically endangered species of the family Asteraceae that belongs to the monotypic genus Acanthocladium. It is commonly known as spiny everlasting or spiny daisy.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Acanthocladium dockeri?
Water Acanthocladium dockeri every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Acanthocladium dockeri Native To?
What Is the Acanthocladium dockeri?
Acanthocladium dockeri (Acanthocladium dockeri) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Acanthocladium genus. Acanthocladium dockeri is native to Australia.
Acanthocladium dockeri displays a compact, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Acanthocladium dockeri produces small yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Acanthocladium dockeri?
Acanthocladium dockeri requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Acanthocladium dockeri Need?
Acanthocladium dockeri thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Acanthocladium dockeri Prefer?
Acanthocladium dockeri grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Acanthocladium dockeri prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Acanthocladium dockeri?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Acanthocladium dockeri to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Acanthocladium dockeri?
Feed Acanthocladium dockeri every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Acanthocladium dockeri?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Acanthocladium dockeri?
Acanthocladium dockeri can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Acanthocladium dockeri Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Acanthocladium dockeri, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Acanthocladium dockeri?
Acanthocladium dockeri is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Acanthocladium dockeri Need?
Acanthocladium dockeri grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Acanthocladium dockeri is native to Australia. In cooler regions, grow Acanthocladium dockeri as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Acanthocladium dockeri is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Acanthocladium genus — compare its care with other Acanthocladium species on PlantoScan.
Acanthocladium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Acanthocladium dockeri thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Acanthocladium dockeri F.Muell., family Asteraceae (first published in Fragm. 2(16): 156 (1861)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Acanthocladium dockeri, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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