Achillea ceretanica Plant Care
Achillea ceretanica (Sennen) I.Soriano
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Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to part shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Achillea ceretanica?
Water Achillea ceretanica every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Achillea ceretanica?
Achillea ceretanica (Achillea ceretanica) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Achillea genus.
Achillea ceretanica displays a clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Achillea ceretanica produces flat-topped clusters of small, daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Achillea ceretanica?
Achillea ceretanica 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 Achillea ceretanica Need?
Achillea ceretanica thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Achillea ceretanica Prefer?
Achillea ceretanica grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Achillea ceretanica prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Achillea ceretanica?
Well-draining, sandy soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Achillea ceretanica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Achillea ceretanica?
Feed Achillea ceretanica 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 Achillea ceretanica?
Divide clumps every 2-3 years. 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 Achillea ceretanica?
Achillea ceretanica can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to southernwood yarrow plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Achillea ceretanica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Achillea ceretanica, 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 Achillea ceretanica?
Achillea ceretanica is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. 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 Achillea ceretanica Need?
Achillea ceretanica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Achillea ceretanica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Achillea ceretanica 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 Achillea genus — compare its care with other Achillea species on PlantoScan.
Achillea is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Achillea ceretanica thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Achillea Species
Other Achillea species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Achillea ceretanica (Sennen) I.Soriano, family Asteraceae (first published in Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 35(e008): 2 (2017)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Achillea ceretanica, 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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