Round Angianthus Plant Care
Angianthus globuliformis M.Lyons & Keighery
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Angianthus globuliformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, and is endemic to a small area of Western Australia. It is a prostrate to low-lying annual herb with soft, succulent, linear to lance-shaped leaves, oval compound heads of 15 to 30 yellow flowers, and egg-shaped achenes with the narrower end towards the base.
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Round Angianthus?
Water Round Angianthus every 4–7 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 Round Angianthus Native To?
What Is the Round Angianthus?
Round Angianthus (Angianthus globuliformis) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Angianthus genus. Round Angianthus is native to a small area of Western Australia.
Round Angianthus displays an upright, spreading perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Round Angianthus produces daisy-like flowers in various colors like white, pink, purple, and yellow.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Round Angianthus?
Angianthus globuliformis requires watering every 4–7 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 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Round Angianthus Need?
Round Angianthus thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Round Angianthus Prefer?
Angianthus globuliformis grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Round Angianthus prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Round Angianthus?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Round Angianthus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Round Angianthus?
Feed Round Angianthus 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Round Angianthus?
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 Round Angianthus?
Round Angianthus can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to button flower plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Round Angianthus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Round Angianthus, 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 Round Angianthus?
Round Angianthus 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Round Angianthus Need?
Round Angianthus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Round Angianthus is native to a small area of Western Australia. In cooler regions, grow Round Angianthus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Round Angianthus 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 Angianthus genus — compare its care with other Angianthus species on PlantoScan.
Angianthus is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Round Angianthus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Angianthus Species
Other Angianthus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Angianthus globuliformis M.Lyons & Keighery, family Asteraceae (first published in Nuytsia 25: 125 (2015)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Round Angianthus, 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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