Achyrophorus radicatus Plant Care
Achyrophorus radicatus Scop.
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Hypochaeris radicata – also known as catsear, flatweed, cat's-ear, hairy cat's ear, or false dandelion – is a perennial, low-lying edible herb often found in lawns. The plant is native to Europe, but has also been introduced to the Americas, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, where it can be an invasive weed.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Achyrophorus radicatus?
Water Achyrophorus radicatus 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 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Achyrophorus radicatus Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Achyrophorus radicatus?
Achyrophorus radicatus (Achyrophorus radicatus) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Achyrophorus genus. Achyrophorus radicatus is native to Europe.
Achyrophorus radicatus displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Achyrophorus radicatus produces small daisy-like yellow flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Achyrophorus radicatus?
Achyrophorus radicatus 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 Achyrophorus radicatus Need?
Achyrophorus radicatus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Achyrophorus radicatus Prefer?
Achyrophorus radicatus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Achyrophorus radicatus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Achyrophorus radicatus?
Well-draining sandy soil with added organic matter for Achyrophorus. Good drainage is essential for Achyrophorus radicatus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Achyrophorus radicatus?
Feed Achyrophorus radicatus 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 Achyrophorus radicatus?
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 Achyrophorus radicatus?
Achyrophorus radicatus can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Achyrophorus radicatus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Achyrophorus radicatus, 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 Achyrophorus radicatus?
Achyrophorus radicatus 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 Achyrophorus radicatus Need?
Achyrophorus radicatus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Achyrophorus radicatus is native to Europe. In cooler regions, grow Achyrophorus radicatus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
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Achyrophorus radicatus 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 Achyrophorus genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Achyrophorus species in the plant lookup.
Achyrophorus radicatus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Achyrophorus radicatus Scop., family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Carniol. 2: 117 (1772)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Achyrophorus radicatus, 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 12a, 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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