Cylindric Blazing Star Plant Care
Adopogon amplexicaulis Kuntze
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Krigia biflora, also known as two-flower cynthia or two-flower dwarf dandelion, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in central Canada and in the eastern, central, and southwestern United States.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Cylindric Blazing Star?
Water Cylindric Blazing Star 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 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Cylindric Blazing Star Native To?
What Is the Cylindric Blazing Star?
Cylindric Blazing Star (Adopogon amplexicaulis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Adopogon genus. Cylindric Blazing Star is native to North America. Cylindric Blazing Star is also known as Cylindric Liatris.
Cylindric Blazing Star displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Cylindric Blazing Star produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow and orange.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cylindric Blazing Star?
Adopogon amplexicaulis 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 Cylindric Blazing Star Need?
Cylindric Blazing Star thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cylindric Blazing Star Prefer?
Adopogon amplexicaulis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Cylindric Blazing Star prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cylindric Blazing Star?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Cylindric Blazing Star to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cylindric Blazing Star?
Feed Cylindric Blazing Star 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 Cylindric Blazing Star?
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 Cylindric Blazing Star?
Cylindric Blazing Star can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.
Is the Cylindric Blazing Star Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cylindric Blazing Star, 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 Cylindric Blazing Star?
Cylindric Blazing Star 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 Cylindric Blazing Star Need?
Cylindric Blazing Star grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Cylindric Blazing Star is native to North America. In cooler regions, grow Cylindric Blazing Star as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Cylindric Blazing Star 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 Adopogon genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Adopogon species in the plant lookup.
Cylindric Blazing Star thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Adopogon amplexicaulis Kuntze, family Asteraceae (first published in Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 304 (1891)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cylindric Blazing Star, 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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