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Torn false dandelion Plant Care
Agoseris lacera Greene
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With its deeply lobed leaves resembling a deer's antlers, this plant originates from North America. Its unique foliage makes it highly sought after by plant collectors looking to add a touch of whimsy to their gardens.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Torn false dandelion?
Water Torn false dandelion every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Torn false dandelion Native To?
What Is the Torn false dandelion?
Torn false dandelion (Agoseris lacera) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Agoseris genus. Torn false dandelion is native to western North America. Torn false dandelion is also known as Torn agoseris, Agoseris lacera, Agoseris lapathifolia.
Torn false dandelion displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Torn false dandelion produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Torn false dandelion?
Agoseris lacera requires watering every 7–14 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 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Torn false dandelion Need?
Torn false dandelion thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Torn false dandelion Prefer?
Agoseris lacera grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Torn false dandelion prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Torn false dandelion?
Well-draining sandy soil with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Torn false dandelion to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Torn false dandelion?
Feed Torn false dandelion every 2 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 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Torn false dandelion?
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 Torn false dandelion?
Torn false dandelion can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to false dandelion plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Torn false dandelion Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Torn false dandelion, 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 Torn false dandelion?
Torn false dandelion 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.
Keep exploring plants
Torn false dandelion 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 Agoseris genus — compare its care with other Agoseris species on PlantoScan.
Agoseris is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Torn false dandelion thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Agoseris lacera Greene, family Asteraceae (first published in Leafl. Bot. Observ. Crit. 2: 126 (1911)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Torn false dandelion, 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.
- Photo: Walter Siegmund, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- 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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