Actinobole condensatum Plant Care
Actinobole condensatum (A.Gray) P.S.Short
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Actinobole condensatum is a dwarf annual herb, endemic to Western Australia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Actinobole condensatum?
Plant Actinobole condensatum in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Actinobole condensatum Native To?
What Is the Actinobole condensatum?
Actinobole condensatum (Actinobole condensatum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Actinobole genus. Actinobole condensatum is native to Western Australia.
Actinobole condensatum displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Actinobole condensatum produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Actinobole condensatum?
Water a young or newly planted Actinobole condensatum every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Actinobole condensatum Need?
Actinobole condensatum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Actinobole condensatum Prefer?
Actinobole condensatum tolerates temperatures of 60–80°F. Actinobole condensatum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Actinobole condensatum?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Actinobole condensatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Actinobole condensatum?
Feed Actinobole condensatum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.
Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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Where Should You Plant a Actinobole condensatum?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Actinobole condensatum is suited to USDA Zone 13a.
Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.
How Far Apart Should You Plant a Actinobole condensatum?
Actinobole condensatum can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.
Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.
How Do You Prune a Actinobole condensatum?
Prune Actinobole condensatum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.
If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.
How Do You Care for a Actinobole condensatum in Winter?
Actinobole condensatum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.
How Do You Propagate a Actinobole condensatum?
Actinobole condensatum can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.
Is the Actinobole condensatum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Actinobole condensatum, 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 Actinobole condensatum?
Actinobole condensatum is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, 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 Actinobole condensatum Need?
Actinobole condensatum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Actinobole condensatum is native to Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Actinobole condensatum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Actinobole condensatum 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 Actinobole genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Actinobole species in the plant lookup.
Actinobole condensatum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Actinobole condensatum (A.Gray) P.S.Short, family Asteraceae (first published in Muelleria 4(4): 413 (1981)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Actinobole condensatum, 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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